by James Fuccione | Apr 12, 2018 | News and Updates
Tufts Health Plan Foundation is investing $250,000 over the next five years to accelerate Massachusetts’ age-friendly efforts. The announcement came during the AARP Massachusetts 2018 Volunteer Engagement Conference, where Governor Charlie Baker also released the...
by James Fuccione | Apr 12, 2018 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is pleased to announce it is seeking applications for funding of Dementia and Age-Friendly Capacity Building Grants. The MCOA is using state Service Incentive Grant for SFY’18 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to...
by James Fuccione | Apr 12, 2018 | Systems and Best Practices
Housing issues show up as a common concern in many communities that commit to becoming Age- and Dementia Friendly. In their “Roadmap to Livability” Series, AARP has officially released the third book that focuses on helping communities assess and set goals...
by James Fuccione | Apr 10, 2018 | News and Updates
To recognize April as Healthcare Decisions Month, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative became an Alliance Partner of Honoring Choices Massachusetts and will work on connecting their resources and Ambassadors to Age and Dementia Friendly Community efforts....
by James Fuccione | Apr 4, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
Proof of momentum in the Age-Friendly movement can be seen with new communities joining the network of cities and towns, but also with the funding opportunities that advance not only local efforts, but also the broader healthy aging work of stakeholders. The Healthy...
