The Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging, which covers the northern New England states, is hosting a webinar titled "Celebrating Diversity: Promoting community inclusion and access to community supports and health services." The webinar will take place on...
News: Conferences
AARP Shares Materials and Presentations from Rural Livability Conference
Back in June, AARP hosted a Rural Livability Conference, which touched on a range of issues from housing and transportation to broadband access and extreme weather preparedness. In their latest Livable Communities newsletter, AARP announced that they have made the...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: September 2019
There is never a shortage of events and activities for promoting and supporting healthy aging in Massachusetts! Here are a few opportunities across the state coming up in September: Dementia Friendly Massachusetts "Idea Exchanges" Dementia Friendly Massachusetts is...
Age- and Dementia Friendly Transportation Featured at Transportation Innovation Conference
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will join the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, UMass-Boston, Dementia Friendly Massachusetts and the City of Salem for a presentation on Age- and Dementia Friendly Transportation at the upcoming Transportation Innovation...
Village Model and Age/Dementia Friendly Movement Featured at Upcoming Workshop
An "Aging in Community" workshop, including presentations on Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities, will be held on 29 March at Lasell College, with satellite venues at Berkshire Community College and Cape Cod Community College. Presentations by Massachusetts...
NCOA: Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging
The Trailblazer in Aging Awards presented by the National Council on Aging (NCOA)recognize the unique contributions and leadership of individuals and organizations working to empower every person to age well. The Awards honor those committed to ensuring that each of...
MA Age-Friendly Efforts Highlighted at AARP Livable Communities Conference
With nearly 40 cities and towns designated as Age-Friendly, as well as one of three statewide designations in the country, Massachusetts joined communities and organizations to learn and share best practices at the AARP Livable Communities Conference in Charlotte,...
Goddard House Hosting Presentation and Discussion on Emotional Health, Loneliness and Social Engagement in Older Adults
Studies of older people have shown that good mental health and greater social engagement are markers of resilience in aging and may be protective against cognitive decline. Some studies suggest that treating psychiatric symptoms may also be protective. Dr. Nancy...
HUBweek Event Features Health and Healthy Aging Tech Showcase
In three short years, HUBweek has grown into a leading ideas festival, covering the forefront of innovation and bringing together attendees from 59 countries, 46 states and 38 industries. Included in this year's events is a "Hall of the Future," which will showcase...
Aging and Caregiving ‘Digital Health Reverse Pitch’ Event Opens Registration
Following on last year’s successful event, the Aging and Caregiving Digital Health Reverse Pitch event will connect entrepreneurs and aging services providers to address pressing problems in caregiving. At this event, key players in the aging services sector will...