MCOA Seeking Feedback from Dementia Friendly Communities and Partners

by James Fuccione | Sep 11, 2024 | News and Updates

Whether your community is designated as dementia-friendly or you are curious about the process and want to learn more, Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) wants to hear from you. This survey is a great opportunity to share insights about the successes and...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network, ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2024,’ Good Neighbor Day

by James Fuccione | Sep 11, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 25th from 10-11:30 am (virtual) Join the...

Jobs in Healthy Aging: Outstanding Life, Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Sep 11, 2024 | Jobs

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following job opportunities from our partners: Strategic Partnerships Manager, Outstanding Life The Strategic Partnerships Manager plans and executes all grant-funded OutstandingLife (OsL)...

What to Know About One Care: A High-Level Overview of its Upcoming Transition

by James Fuccione | Sep 11, 2024 | News and Updates

There are 312,000 older adults and people living with disabilities in the Commonwealth who are enrolled in both MassHealth (Massachusetts’ name for two programs combined: Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program) and Medicare. Up to 40 percent of people...

Main Street America Highlights Fields Corner Main Street Project that Uses Art to Increase Community Safety

by James Fuccione | Sep 10, 2024 | News and Updates

The organization Main Street America highlighted a community art project led by Fields Corner Main Street in Boston that used art to enhance pedestrian safety. In August, Fields Corner Main Street unveiled ​“Blooms in the Field,” a one-of-a-kind art installation that...