by James Fuccione | Aug 1, 2017 | News and Updates
Over the past seven months, we’ve worked closely to align the efforts of the Collaborative with our partners working to build age- and dementia friendly communities across the Commonwealth. Using as a guide the “Better Together” Report from AARP that...
by James Fuccione | Jul 31, 2017 | News and Updates
A recent Boston Globe article highlighted the state’s struggling performance on the elder economic security index, a tool developed by UMass Boston and promoted by healthy aging advocates. As the article states, “More than 60 percent of single older adults...
by James Fuccione | Jul 27, 2017 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts has held listening sessions in Gloucester, Worcester and Barnstable with the final opportunity to verbally offer feedback occurring in Pittsfield. The session will take place on August 2nd, 10:00 a.m. –...
by James Fuccione | Jul 27, 2017 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to host a job bank and forum for those interested in joining the movement to advance age-friendly and dementia friendly communities, policies and practices across the state! Please see our jobs page and share...
by James Fuccione | Jul 27, 2017 | Stories from the Field
In preparation for Falls Prevention Awareness Day in September the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is sponsoring a “photo and story” contest to illustrate and convey the great work being done nationwide to prevent falls. Winners will receive prizes issued...