Join and Support Dementia Friendly MA Conference: Creating Welcoming Communities

by James Fuccione | Sep 20, 2017 | Conferences

The Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiative is hosting a statewide conference titled “Creating Welcoming Communities,” which will showcase models for expanding the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement. The event features opening remarks by Alice Bonner,...

Join us for Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the State House, Sept. 19

by James Fuccione | Sep 14, 2017 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition is hosting the annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the State House on September 19th with resources, live demonstrations and speakers sharing prevention methods and best practices. The program will kick off at 10:00 am...

AARP Community Challenge Takes Quick Action in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2017 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

AARP Massachusetts is pleased to announce two winners of the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program designed to fund projects that spark change and improve the quality of life at the local community level. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield...

MIT AgeLab Recruiting High School Students for OMEGA Summit

by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2017 | News and Updates

The MIT AgeLab is recruiting high school students across New England for the OMEGA Summit, a fun, informative, and collaborative event on October 21, 2017. According to their website, OMEGA is an MIT AgeLab initiative designed to foster multigenerational connections...

MetroWest Health Foundation Fall RFP Includes Age- and Dementia Friendly Support

by James Fuccione | Sep 1, 2017 | News and Updates

As part of its Fall Request for Proposals, the MetroWest Health Foundation will be awarding grants to communities in their coverage area that focus on Healthy Aging, which includes support for Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The support aligns with the final phase...