The MetroBridge program at BU's Initiative on Cities is currently seeking government and community project partners for the spring 2023 semester. MetroBridge embeds real-world projects for municipalities and community organizations into courses at BU, enlisting our...
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WalkBoston Debuts Tool on ‘How to Report a Problem’ With Local Roads and Sidewalk Conditions
With an interactive map and local road search, WalkBoston is debuting a tool called "How to Report a Problem" to help local residents report problems and concerns with road and sidewalk conditions. In Massachusetts, there are no universal reporting standards, which...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the following upcoming events: AARP Mass. Age/Dementia Friendly Conference (Oct. 26th, Holy Cross, Worcester) Is your...
During ‘Digital Inclusion Week,’ New Report Shows Transformational Social Outcomes for Older Adults Through Tech Access
During Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 3-7), which aims to raise awareness of solutions addressing digital equity, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP released a report, “Fly Like an Eagle: Measuring Transformational Social Outcomes Among Seniors Using...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass. DPH, Mass Cultural Council, EOHHS Human Services Workforce
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Mass. DPH, Root Cause Solutions Exchange, MHOA: Accessibility Mini-Grants The Massachusetts...
Age-Friendly Boston’s Age/Dementia Friendly Business Checklist and Program Recognized by AARP
Several communities enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities have established programs to encourage local businesses to be age-friendly and AARP has released a resource highlighting examples of those programs from across the country. One...
Baker Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announce Five Year, $67.2 Billion Agreement for MassHealth Reforms
The Baker Administration recently received federal approval to expand and extend its innovative Medicaid (MassHealth) section 1115 waiver through December 2027. The demonstration approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) supports integrated,...
New Resource: ‘Age- and Dementia Friendly Design Considerations for Physical Infrastructure’
The Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias created a workgroup with a goal of defining age-and dementia friendly design considerations for physical infrastructure, disseminating those findings and advocating for their inclusion...
Mass. Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Launches Emergency Services Card
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), in partnership with the Department of Fire Services (DFS) and Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS), has created a visual tool called the Emergency Services Card (ESC) to assist EMT’s,...
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Events for October and November
Check out the following events from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH for support groups for the months of October and November. These groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment for participants to develop informal mutual support and social...