by James Fuccione | Jan 8, 2019 | 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 the last two months of 2018 (through Jan 7)...
by James Fuccione | Jan 7, 2019 | News and Updates
With aging might come changes in older adults’ ability to get around and do the things they want and need to do. These mobility changes may affect older adults’ health and independence and are related to an increased risk of falls and motor vehicle crashes—the two...
by James Fuccione | Dec 28, 2018 | Data and Reports
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Draft Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan is now available for public comment. Members of the public may review the plan and provide feedback online here. Comments are due by...
by James Fuccione | Dec 28, 2018 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field
Thanks to The Giving Voice Initiative, communities seeking to become Age- and Dementia Friendly have another way to be inclusive. The organization provides a free toolkit to help communities establish choirs that actively recruit participants living with memory loss...
by James Fuccione | Dec 19, 2018 | News and Updates
Tufts Health Plan Foundation continues its commitment to healthy aging and communities with an announcement of 11 new community investments. In total, the grants exceed $1.2 million and reflect the Foundation’s dedication to advancing policies and practices that...
