By the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative web team “What does it take?” That was the question attendees grappled with at the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Summit on Monday, May 9, 2016.What does it take to build a dementia friendly community—a community that...
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White House Releases Final Report from 2015 Conference on Aging
On December 29, 2015, the White House released its final report from the July 2015 Conference on Aging. The conference focused on the issues facing Americans as they plan for retirement, care for older loved ones, and work to improve our quality of life as we age....
Grantmakers In Aging 2015 Annual Conference Highlights
Cross-posted from Grantmakers in Aging. The theme of the 2015 conference, Soaring into the Future: Seeking New Horizons in Aging and Philanthropy, brought together experts and stakeholders with innovative approaches to delivering on this agenda. As we heard...
Lasell College first college to join international Age-Friendly University Initiative
Cross-posted from Lasell College Lasell College in Auburndale is the first college or university in MA to join the international Age-Friendly University Initiative. This effort is led by leaders at Dublin City University to highlight the role higher education can play...
White House Conference on Aging Hosts Regional Forum in Boston
By MA Healthy Aging Collaborative On Thursday, May 28, the 2015 White House Conference on Aging hosted its fifth and final Regional Forum in Boston, MA. Older Americans, caregivers, advocates, national and community leaders, and experts convened to discuss the key...
Making Aging Sexy: Highlights from the MCOA 2014 Conference
By Angel Bourgoin, Consultant, JSI This year’s Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging (MCOA) fall conference was a great success. Bringing together Councils on Aging, municipal agencies, researchers, and other partners in Falmouth, Mass. on October 8-10, the...
Caregiving NOW: A Network on the Web for Minnesota Caregivers
By Elizabeth Costello, JSI; Project Manager, www.mahealthyagingcollaborative.org Just as websites and online communities like the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative can provide a platform for healthy aging professionals to engage, connect, and share...
Making the Case for Aging in Community at the ASA Conference
Cross-posted from Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly By Amy Schectman, President and CEO, Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly I attended a wonderful American Society on Aging conference. I learned many things and reinforced my knowledge of other areas. At...
A Healthy Aging Movement
By Michael Doonan, PhD, Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Policy Forum Something exciting is happening. There is growing action, energy, and engagement of people and organizations to make Massachusetts a leader in healthy aging. The goal is nothing short of...
Purpose, Purpose, Purpose
By Ruth Palombo, Senior Health Policy Officer, Tufts Health Plan Foundation I just got back from a wonderful conference on positive aging sponsored by the Institute for the Ages in Sarasota, FL. My mind is still swirling. One theme that so many of the speakers...