MGA Endorses the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Initiative, Highlights Link to Communities

by James Fuccione | Sep 5, 2018 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Gerontology Association (MGA) is announcing its endorsement of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative and the 10 AFU principles that reflect a pioneering international effort intended to highlight the role higher education can play in...

AARP Publishes ‘Across the States 2018:Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2018 | Data and Reports

Across the States 2018: Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports is the 10th edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute’s state long-term services and supports (LTSS) reference report. Published for the past 24 years, Across the States presents comparable...

Aging and Caregiving ‘Digital Health Reverse Pitch’ Event Opens Registration

by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2018 | Conferences

Following on last year’s successful event, the Aging and Caregiving Digital Health Reverse Pitch event will connect entrepreneurs and aging services providers to address pressing problems in caregiving. At this event, key players in the aging services sector will...

ASA Webinar Opportunity: How to Talk Elder Abuse

by James Fuccione | Aug 27, 2018 | Systems and Best Practices

Over the past two years, the FrameWorks Institute worked with the National Center on Elder Abuse to create a communication strategy that demonstrates how communities can restructure to put elder abuse on the public agenda, generate a sense of collective efficacy on...

City of Salem Completes Shuttle Feasibility Study

by James Fuccione | Aug 22, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

The Friends of the Salem Council on Aging, the City of Salem and its consultant, TransAction Associates, have completed a feasibility study of an intra-city shuttle. The concept of a shuttle is an important action step in the implementation of the City’s landmark...