Check out the funding opportunities available to help create inclusive communities for people of all ages: Charter Commits $1 Million to 2021 Spectrum Digital Education Program Charter Communications, Inc. announced its commitment of $1 million towards the 2021...
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Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Dementia Friends, Wellness Workshops for LGBT Older Adults, ‘Caring for Those Who Care,’
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative invites you to check out the following upcoming events and trainings that help promote inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities. Dementia Friends Champion training on Wednesday, June 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dementia...
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers...
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...
Equity in Aging – ‘Caring for Those Who Care’ Webinar on 6/17
Register to join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and Public Health Institute of Western mass., which is co-hosting a presentation with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Tufts Health Plan Foundation, MassMobility, Community Care Corps
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities from our partners that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Tufts Health Plan Foundation - Policy & Advocacy Grant Tufts Health Plan...
MAIC, MHAC Develop New Resource for COVID Vaccine Sites Promoting Info for Older Adults and Caregivers
With a goal to raise awareness around services and supports for older adults and caregivers, the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative have partnered to create an informational resource available in multiple languages...
Issue Brief – Medicare and Telehealth: Coverage and Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Options for the Future
An issue brief published by Kaiser Family Foundation dives into the rapid expansion of telehealth during the pandemic. For example, among the vast majority of Medicare beneficiaries with a usual source of care (95%), such as a doctor or other health professional, or a...
Equity in Aging – News, Notes and Events
With the launch of Equity in Aging from the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, we will be periodically sharing news, resources and upcoming events on the topic that may be of interest...
MAPC Seeks Feedback on MetroCommon2050, the Greater Boston Region’s Long Term Plan
MetroCommon2050 is Greater Boston’s next long-range regional plan. It's a plan for all of the 101 cities and towns and countless neighborhoods of the region of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Through research and community engagement, MAPC gathered...