by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2018 | News and Updates, Programs
This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is working hard to promote Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This year their focus is highlighting the critical importance of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Locally, The Alzheimer’s...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2018 | News and Updates
The City of Boston, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH and other organizations are sponsoring the first “Memory Sunday” event in the Northeast on Sunday, June 10th. The idea behind Memory Sunday is that every...
by James Fuccione | Jun 6, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
Age-Friendly Boston and the city’s Elderly Commission is pleased to launch the new Interactive Public Restroom Map. This effort came directly out of the city’s Age-Friendly listening sessions when people said knowing where the public restrooms are would...
by James Fuccione | Jun 6, 2018 | News and Updates
The Aging and Disability Business Institute is accepting nominations for The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) 2018 Business Innovation Award by June 11th. In its third year, The JAHF Business Innovation Award showcases the achievements of community-based...
by James Fuccione | May 31, 2018 | News and Updates
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from late May on the momentum of this movement...