MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/13/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 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...

UMass Gerontology Institute Measures COVID-19 Impact on State’s Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A recent report by researchers from the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute examines these consequences for the older population in Massachusetts. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront common...

Smart Growth America, CDC Launch ‘Champions Institute’ to Promote Complete Streets and Physical Activity

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity are now accepting applications for the Champions Institute, a new initiative for elected officials focused on safe streets and healthy...

AARP Massachusetts Bestows ‘Andrus Award for Community Service’ to Age-Friendly New Bedford Volunteer

by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2020 | News and Updates

George Smith has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2020 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service — the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service....

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/5/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2020 | Marketing and Communications, 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...