by James Fuccione | Jun 19, 2017 | News and Updates
Governor Charles D. Baker’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts will hold listening sessions to hear ideas about how to make the Commonwealth the most livable state for people of all ages. These sessions are a prime opportunity to shine a light on age-friendly...
by James Fuccione | Jun 12, 2017 | News and Updates
The Cummings Foundation “100K for 100” Program has awarded two organizations working with the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) for different initiatives that will both advance healthy aging practices as well as age-friendly communities....
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2017 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
A first-in-the-country research center is being established thanks to a partnership between LeadingAge and the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston. According to an announcement from UMass, the LTSS Center @UMass Boston will “combine the expertise of applied...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2017 | News and Updates
With so much momentum and activity in age-friendly and dementia friendly communities, combating ageism, and raising awareness of healthy aging issues, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative started a Twitter account to share stories, ideas, and resources....
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2017 | Programs
AARP is currently offering a prime opportunity for cities and towns seeking to kick-start or strengthen age-friendly efforts in the form of of Community Challenge grants to communities around the country. The grants are aimed at funding projects that improve...
