The 2018 edition of "Where We Live" has been released by AARP and the publication that features livability and Age-Friendly projects from across the country highlights some of the exciting work happening in Massachusetts. Among the local projects and initiatives is...
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Help Promote Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is working hard to promote Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This year their focus is highlighting the critical importance of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Locally, The Alzheimer's Association of...
“Memory Sunday” Event to Raise Dementia Awareness Among Faith Communities
The City of Boston, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH and other organizations are sponsoring the first "Memory Sunday" event in the Northeast on Sunday, June 10th. The idea behind Memory Sunday is that every church, on the 2nd...
Age-Friendly Boston Announces Public Restroom Map
Age-Friendly Boston and the city's Elderly Commission is pleased to launch the new Interactive Public Restroom Map. This effort came directly out of the city's Age-Friendly listening sessions when people said knowing where the public restrooms are would make them feel...
John A. Hartford Foundation Biz Innovation Award: Due June 11th
The Aging and Disability Business Institute is accepting nominations for The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) 2018 Business Innovation Award by June 11th. In its third year, The JAHF Business Innovation Award showcases the achievements of community-based...
Age-Friendly News Clips: May 2018 (Vol. 2)
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from late May on the momentum of this movement...
AARP Podcast: Planning for an Age-Friendly Future
One of the most exciting developments in the livable communities movement is the increasing collaboration between professionals who specialize in aging and the planners who shape the form and function of our communities. AARP and AARP California, along with...
Momentum Fund Open to Advance Age- and Dementia Friendly Community Movement
With the Momentum Fund open, Tufts Health Plan Foundation continues to lead the way in supporting healthy aging with a new initiative will to advance age-friendly and dementia-friendly work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Grants of up to $10,000 will...
AARP Releases New Livability Workbooks on Transportation and Walkability
AARP Livable Communities has released the fourth book in their "Roadmap to Livability" Series that focuses on assessing and addressing transportation issues in a community or region seeking to become more Age-Friendly. The series of checklists and guides is intended...
Age-Friendly News Clips: May 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from May on the momentum of this movement...