by James Fuccione | Aug 22, 2018 | News and Updates
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from early August on the momentum of this...
by James Fuccione | Aug 17, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley has earned the special distinction of being certified as an Age Friendly Employer for 2018. The Research Group at RetirementJobs.com carefully reviewed the polices, practices and programs of Elder Services, finding them...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
Governor Baker was joined by members of the Administration, Legislature and healthy aging community today at the ceremonial signing of H.4116 An Act relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth during an event at the Alzheimer’s Association in...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2018 | News and Updates, Programs
There is just one week left to apply to be a Municipal Engagement Community through the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA). CHAPA’s Municipal Engagement Initiative seeks to build support for affordable housing production in communities across the...
by James Fuccione | Aug 14, 2018 | News and Updates
AARP Massachusetts announced the awardees for its 2018 Age Friendly Mini-Grants program. Seven winners across the state were awarded grants for age-friendly projects, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support...