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...
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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)....
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...
Mass Broadband Institute Promotes ‘Digital Equity Fellowship” Opportunity
The Mass Broadband Institute is promoting the Lead for America American Connection Corp, which is the nation's largest service fellowship advancing economic prosperity, with an explicit focus on bridging the digital divide. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging...
MHAC Hosts Dr. Alexandre Kalache for Special Presentation
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative was honored to host Dr. Alexandre Kalache for a special presentation drawing on his decades of work in supporting inclusive age-friendly environments. Dr. Kalache has served as President of the International Longevity...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Commonwealth Places, AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP Purpose Prize
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)....
MDAR Receives $1.4 Million to Increase Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced recently that Massachusetts has been awarded $1,410,222 to expand the highly popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The award was granted by the United States Department of...
NCLER Promotes New Option for Older Homeowners with Reverse Mortgages Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) announced a guidance document to help clairfy a new option for older homeowners with reverse mortgages impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Older homeowners are still reeling from the health and economic consequences...