by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 17, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field
By Raymond Santos, Community Relations Director, Ethos Falls are one of the biggest health risks for older adults. In fact, one in three adults aged 65 and older falls each year. Up to 30 percent of those who fall suffer injuries that make it difficult to move around...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 16, 2014 | Programs
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, but there are many ways that older adults can prevent falls, including: Exercise to improve strength and balance, Good nutrition that includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D, Reviewing medications to avoid...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 4, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field
By Ann L. Hartstein, Secretary, Executive Office of Elder Affairs September is Healthy Aging month, and healthy living is the path to healthy aging. Five years ago the Patrick Administration launched its Aging Agenda, just ahead of the Baby Boomer Age In, which began...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Aug 12, 2014 | Marketing and Communications
By Allison Hackbarth, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. – Project Manager, Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition Did you know that August is National Immunization Awareness Month? Now is the perfect time to get the word out about the importance of...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Aug 5, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field
By Beth Soltzberg, Program Coordinator, Jewish Family & Children’s Services “After he was diagnosed, all of our friends disappeared.” These were the words of a guest at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS)’ Memory Café about her husband’s...
