In partnership with US Health and Human Services and the National Council on Aging, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a resource inventory intended to provide information for those interested in enhancing their outreach and support for older Veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk for behavioral health conditions. Continue reading
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MHAC Urges Mass. Reopening Advisory Board to Consider Older Adults In Recommendations
In a letter to the state’s Reopening Advisory Board, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative urged the group to include and consider older adults as it creates recommendations and strategies to reopen the economy. Continue reading
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/8-5/14
In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders.
These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly.
Please see the latest updates below: Continue reading
MassDOT Hosting Virtual Public Meetings to Gather Feedback for Capital Improvement Plan
Age-and dementia friendly community stakeholders have an opportunity to comment on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Capital Investment Plan in an upcoming series of virtual meetings.
MassDOT’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) guides how MassDOT prioritizes and funds transportation projects throughout the state. MassDOT will be holding six Virtual Public Meetings in May, with each focusing on a particular region of the Commonwealth. Continue reading
AARP Shares Collection of COVID-19 Responses by Age-Friendly Domain
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, communities in the Age-Friendly network are applying their existing plans, programs and partnerships to all of the domains (along with commitments to emergency preparedness) in order to protect and assist older residents and other high-risk individuals. Continue reading
Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community Hosting Regional Conversations
The Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community facilitated by AARP Massachusetts and the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston is hosting a series of regional (virtual) conversations that will help the group, which includes MHAC, promote socially inclusive communities. Continue reading
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/1-5/7
In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders.
These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly.
Please see the latest updates below: Continue reading
Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings
Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Continue reading
Submit Comments to Reopening Advisory Board to Highlight Needs of Older Adults
On April 28, Governor Baker announced the formation of the Reopening Advisory Board, which will be Co-Chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation Opportunities, AARP Community Challenge Reminder
Thanks once again to our partners at MassMobility for this listing of funding opportunities to support transportation for older adults. Continue reading