by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2019 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Although hospital readmission rates decreased overall in recent years for patients age 65 and older, both the volume and rate of readmissions increase with older patient age groups. For example, patients aged 85 and over had the highest readmission rate in 2018...
by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2019 | Jobs
Jewish Family & Children’s Service: Guardian Case Manager for Older Adults The Guardianship Program is a well-established program within the Services for Older Adults division of JF&CS. JF&CS is the largest provider of state funded guardianship under...
by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2019 | News and Updates
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced a total of $9.5 million for cities, towns and nonprofit organizations to use under the Community Transit Grant Program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The annual competitive...
by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2019 | News and Updates
More communities, regions and states are joining the Age-Friendly movement via designation by AARP and the World Health Organization that signals a commitment to improving that location as a welcoming and supportive place for people of all ages. The number of those...
by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2019 | News and Updates, Programs
MHAC is always looking for practices, programs and solutions that can be implemented in age- and dementia friendly communities. Increasingly, arts and cultural opportunities are emerging as a way to bring generations together and create social engagement...