COVID-19 Community Impact Survey Released by DPH with Focus on Diverse Residents, Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | News and Updates

The COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS) – an online survey aimed at collecting data to better understand and identify the social, economic, and health needs and inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic – is now live and ready for you and all of...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: HRiA, Baystate Health, Age-Friendly Universities

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to share a variety of funding opportunities that communities and partnering organizations can use to advance age- and dementia friendly initiatives. Please see the latest opportunities below: Health Resources in Action...

N4A, engAGED Recognize Age Strong Boston’s Civic Academy as a Best Practice for Keeping Older Adults Engaged

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | Member Spotlight, News and Updates

engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults is a national effort to increase social engagement among older adults. Administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community...

Upcoming Events for the MHAC Network, Communities and Partners

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | Conferences, News and Updates

Please see the list of upcoming virtual meeting and opportunities below that support communities and environments for older adults and people of all ages. “Marketing Community Transportation: Tips and tools for getting the word out about your transportation...

Healthy People 2030 Report from CDC Includes Objectives on Dementia, Alzheimer’s

by James Fuccione | Sep 18, 2020 | Data and Reports

By 2060, almost a quarter of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older. Healthy People 2030 focuses on reducing health problems and improving quality of life for older adults. There are a number of objectives identified in the report relative to older adults,...