by James Fuccione | May 3, 2023 | News and Updates
State and federal partners are leading the celebration of May as Older Americans Month. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll signed a proclamation that mentions age-friendly policies, age-friendly employers, and the age- and...
by James Fuccione | May 3, 2023 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Festivals and Projects Grants – Mass Cultural Council (deadline, June 8th) The next grant round...
by James Fuccione | May 3, 2023 | News and Updates
Take part in a free 2 ½ hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, coworkers or others in your community....
by James Fuccione | May 3, 2023 | Data and Reports
Despite modest increases in income and household assets for the “middle” 40% of older adults in the U.S., 80% of older adults in the U.S. would be unable to absorb a financial shock such as long-term services and supports, according to research by the LTSS...
by James Fuccione | Apr 26, 2023 | News and Updates
Joined by people with disabilities, family caregivers, long-term care workers, early educators, veterans, and aging advocates, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that includes more than 50 directives to nearly every cabinet-level agency to expand access to...