by James Fuccione | Jan 20, 2021 | News and Updates
MassHealth is working with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to amend the Frail Elder (FEW) Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. CMS typically approves Home and Community Based Services waivers for a period of five years. Changes to an approved waiver...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
Massachusetts Service Alliance – Due Date: Feb. 5th In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) announces the release of a second Request for Proposals for COVID-19 relief efforts. MSA seeks to award grants of up...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce a special training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers – from council on aging van drivers...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
In their latest newsletter, AARP’s Livable Communities team focuses on bicycling and older adults by promoting a free webinar and ways bike lanes improve safety for all, including those who don’t use a bike. AARP also promotes a local initiative called...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Commission on Falls Prevention, which is led by staff at the state’s Department of Public Health, released their biennial legislative report with recommendations on improving how health care providers assess and refer older adults for risk of...
