A growing coalition of partners led by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) has launched a new website focused on fostering the growth of age- and dementia friendly community work in the region. With the support of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the PVPC...
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Age-and Dementia Friendly Springfield Release Study on Healthy Aging with a Criminal Record
Led by the Public Health Institute of Western Mass., with an expert advisory group and supported by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation and the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, a new study reveals the barriers to housing and healthy aging for older...
‘Caregiving in a Diverse America’ Report Highlights Disparities, Impacts in Caregiver Support and Health
One in five Americans are providing care to an adult or a child because of a health care need or functional disability, according to a report from the National Alliance for Caregiving, the Diverse Elders Coalition and the National Minority Quality Forum. The report,...
‘State of Grandfamilies 2021’ Report Released by Generations United
According to a new report by Generations United, 2.6 million children live in “grandfamilies,” meaning children are raised by relatives or close family friends without their parents in the home. The report, titled "Reinforcing a Strong Foundation: Equitable Support...
HHS and HUD Announce Expanded Partnership, New Housing and Services Resource Center
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the expansion of a partnership established earlier this year to improve access to affordable, accessible housing and the critical services...
50 Community Organizations Receive Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced 50 community organizations across the region, including 10 in Massachusetts, will receive a total of $500,000 in Momentum Fund grants to advance health equity and support community resilience. The organizations serve people...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: COVID-19 Community Grants
On December 6th, Health Resources in Action (HRiA) announced the Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants Program aimed at reducing COVID-19 infections, morbidity, and mortality among Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of color in our hardest hit cities...
‘Quick and Creative Street Projects’ Report from Barr, Solomon Foundations Display Impact of Local Projects
Among the ways communities adapted during the pandemic was to make simple, but impactful changes to streets and public spaces that spurred economic activity, improved walkability and enhanced safe gathering spaces. The Barr Foundation and the Lawrence and Lillian...
Resources Available for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and others are promoting resources around Older Drivers Safety Week taking place Dec. 6-10. The resources help families and friends of older drivers have...
CDC Releases Guidance on Helping Older Adults, People Living with Dementia Safe During Cold and Icy Weather
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have updated a webpage on helping older adults and people living with dementia stay safe during cold weather. The guidance and resources focus on preventing hypothermia and falls, accessing home weatherization, and...