The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) presented an in-depth analysis directed by the legislature into the impact of COVID-19 on the Commonwealth’s health care workforce. This report takes a high-level perspective on system-wide trends and challenges...
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Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH Offering Free Training for First Responders
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have an opportunity to connect local public safety personnel to free training and education from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH. The goal of this training is to educate Fire and EMS personnel on the...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3 Million in Hospital to Home Partnership Program Grants
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $3 million in grants to acute care hospitals and Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) across Massachusetts through the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. The program is designed to build partnerships between hospitals and...
Guiding the Care Journey: Building Dementia Workforce and System Capacity through Care Navigation
A recent report from the Milken Institute covers the challenges that the US health-care system is facing as it prepares to meet the growing demand for care among individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). It suggests that implementing...
Recap: MHAC Advisory Council & Statewide Network Meeting
Thanks to those who were able to join MHAC's recent Advisory Council and Statewide Network meeting where we had an interactive discussion on regional mobility managers being coordinated by MassDOT, along with a presentation on the Inflation Reduction Act from US HHS...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in Massachusetts
the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023, to align with the end of the federal public health emergency. The announcement this week, ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allows...
Dementia Action Alliance Announces Comprehensive How-to Manual, “Pathways to Well-Being with Dementia”
The Dementia Action Alliance recently released a comprehensive resource called "Pathways to Wellbeing with Dementia: A Manual of Help, Hope and Inspiration," which offers essential information about living well with dementia by people living with dementia, care...
Research Brief Reveals Quality of Communication Between Family Caregivers and Direct Care Professionals
Greater availability of communication between family caregivers and direct care professionals in residential care settings was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and lower negative affect in residents, according to a new research brief published by the...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events to help advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative Advisory Council & Statewide Network, March 16th Join MHAC for our first...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Deadlines Approach for AARP Community Challenge Grant, Commonwealth Places
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Commonwealth Places – MassDevelopment (Expression of Interest deadline: March 17th)....