National Poll on Healthy Aging: Almost Half of Older Adults Think They’ll Develop Dementia

by James Fuccione | May 15, 2019 | Data and Reports

Nearly half of adults ages 50-80 think they are likely to develop dementia sometime in their life, according to a new poll. Nearly 75% of adults reported engaging in some kind of activity to help with dementia — including playing brain games or taking nutritional...

Toolkit for Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing Released by LTSS Center @UMass Boston

by James Fuccione | May 9, 2019 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

Age-Friendly Communities interested in bringing intergenerational programming into senior housing now have a new toolkit from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and Generations United. The Connecting Generations in Senior Housing: A Program Implementation...

AARP Livable Communities Newsletter Highlights Resources on Accessory Dwelling Units

by James Fuccione | May 8, 2019 | Systems and Best Practices

The latest newsletter from AARP Livable Communities is all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which provide more options for housing and potential solutions for Age-Friendly Communities looking to address the “housing” domain. Here is a list of the...

CDC’s New Clinical Tools Help Prevent Older Adult Falls

by James Fuccione | May 8, 2019 | Programs

CDC released two new complimentary clinical tools to help healthcare providers reduce older adult falls. The Coordinated Care Plan to Prevent Older Adult Falls offers primary care providers, practices, and healthcare systems a framework for implementing a Stopping...

MassDOT Holding Statewide Public Meetings to Inform Next Capital Investment Plan

by James Fuccione | May 7, 2019 | News and Updates

MassDOT is preparing the next five-year capital plan, a spending plan that will guide investments in our transportation system between 2020 and 2024. The Capital Investment Plan (CIP) determines how the agency prioritizes and funds their investments, covering all...