by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2017 | News and Updates
In a previous post, MHAC announced AARP’s grant program called “Community Challenge” to cities and towns looking to kick-start new age-friendly efforts or boost existing ones. AARP recently announced that the June 30th deadline has been extended to...
by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2017 | Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
Central Park in the City of Leominster, MA was dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness on the longest day of the year, June 21st, which coincided with a national series of events and fundraising spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Association. The park can be found...
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...
