by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
A policy brief from the Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) team at Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the second in a series of publications dealing with the health and wellness of older adults, outlines the status of older adults living in rural environments...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | News and Updates
Several communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have received support through the state’s Community Compact Best Practice Program. The funding program is a voluntary, mutual agreement entered into between the Healey-Driscoll Administration...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
As part of Generations United’s diverse intergenerational programs initiative, the organization conducted a national survey of programs that connect younger and older people. A report from those findings was released to highlight the intentional and creative ways that...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | Data and Reports
As part of the Center for Health Information and Analysis’ (CHIA) ongoing series on health care equity in the Commonwealth, a new report from the independent state agency focuses on disparities in acute care utilization by race and ethnicity. Among the key findings:...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | News and Updates
In a recent blog post, the organization Project for Public Places focuses on “placemaking” and using public space as a way to address social isolation. Sociability is one of the four segments that define the Place Diagram, a visual representation of what...
