The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is continuing its series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After a...
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AARP Survey Reveals Perceptions, Stigma Around a Dementia Diagnosis
Misperceptions and stigma about dementia are hindering efforts to appropriately address brain-healthy behaviors among adults 40 and older, a recent AARP survey found. The survey, which targeted both healthcare providers and adults age 40 and older in the general...
MassDOT Releases Update to State’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
As members of the state's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Board (MABPAB), the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative along with our partners at WalkBoston had an opportunity to provide initial input to an update to MassDOT's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Plan....
UMass-Boston Research Examines Late-life Gender Disparities in Economic Security
New estimates from the 2020 Elder Index, developed by UMass-Boston's Gerontology Institute, illustrate the elevated risk of economic insecurity experienced by older women, especially those living alone. National averages suggest that 54% of older women living alone,...
DCR Parkways Master Plan Aims to Improve Pedestrian and Bike Network for People of All Ages
At a time of increasing interest in walking and bicycling for transportation and recreational purposes, improving safety, access, and comfort for these modes on the parkways of metro Boston represents an opportunity to dramatically expand the regional greenway...
US Census Bureau Hosting ‘Data Summit’ on Persons with Disabilities, Aging Population
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 Data Summit Series, designed for the novice data user, will present a high-level overview of several data products and demonstrate how they can be used to assist organizations and businesses identify data-driven solutions to challenges....
NADTC Resource: Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) released a publication called "Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia," which provides information, tips and resources for bus operators assisting passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia....
Poll Finds Risky Drinking Patterns in Older Adults During Pandemic
As many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, a new poll suggests many should watch their alcohol intake. In all, 23% of adults over 50 who drink alcohol reported that they...
Massachusetts Submits Age-Friendly Year Two Progress Report and Celebrates Older Americans Month
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the release of the year two progress report for ReiMAgine Aging, the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan which serves as the state’s multiyear plan to make the Commonwealth more age- and dementia-friendly. Secretary...
Greater Boston Food Bank Reports on Food Insecurity During Pandemic
Massachusetts saw an overall increase in food insecurity of 55 percent from 2019 to 2020, according to a new survey conducted by The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) in collaboration with the National Food Access and COVID Research Team (NFACT) and funded by the Hunger...