Ageism and Health Examined by National Poll on Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | Jul 15, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

New results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging find that more than 80% of those polled say they commonly experience at least one form of ageism in their day-to-day lives. Carried out by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation...

Governor Signs Bill Allowing All Residents to Vote by Mail in 2020 Elections

by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2020 | News and Updates

Massachusetts this week became the latest state to allow all residents to vote by mail in any 2020 election, with no excuse needed. The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become age-friendly to promote this option among their older...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 7/3-7/9

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

‘The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers’ Report Offers Recommendations to Support Workers of all Ages

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2020 | Data and Reports

The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers explores the vital role of employers in helping workers successfully navigate their working lives and prepare for retirement, a role that has become even more crucial and precarious amid the pandemic. It is the fourth...

New Walk Audit Worksheets Available for Communities Working to Become Age-Friendly

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2020 | News and Updates

The new AARP Walk Audit Worksheets are easy to print from home, easy to complete, and easy to use by anyone who want to make their community more livable and pedestrian-friendly for people of all ages. Each worksheet can be used on its own or in combination. Each can...