An accurate count on the Decennial Census will be essential in the work of Age and Dementia Friendly Communities statewide, among so many other funding and policy priorities. The census also presents a job opportunity to ensure older adults and diverse populations are...
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Massachusetts Launches Age- and Dementia Integration Toolkit
With a new toolkit aimed at aligning and simplifying the frameworks of the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement, Massachusetts is continuing its work as a leader in promoting and supporting inclusive communities and regions that work for people of all ages and...
Interview with Boston Age Strong Commissioner Shea Featured in AARP Newsletter
Boston Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, also a member of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Executive Committee and a leader in Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts is featured in the latest AARP Livable Communities Newsletter. The article reviews some of...
‘Changing Faces of Greater Boston’ Report Highlights Increasing Diversity in the Region
A new report provides improved perspective and data on the increasing racial and ethnic diversity of Greater Boston, which is especially important as communities in that region work to create inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly environments. Changing Faces of Greater...
National Poll on Healthy Aging: Almost Half of Older Adults Think They’ll Develop Dementia
Nearly half of adults ages 50-80 think they are likely to develop dementia sometime in their life, according to a new poll. Nearly 75% of adults reported engaging in some kind of activity to help with dementia — including playing brain games or taking nutritional...
Toolkit for Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing Released by LTSS Center @UMass Boston
Age-Friendly Communities interested in bringing intergenerational programming into senior housing now have a new toolkit from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and Generations United. The Connecting Generations in Senior Housing: A Program Implementation...
AARP Livable Communities Newsletter Highlights Resources on Accessory Dwelling Units
The latest newsletter from AARP Livable Communities is all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which provide more options for housing and potential solutions for Age-Friendly Communities looking to address the "housing" domain. Here is a list of the resources on...
CDC’s New Clinical Tools Help Prevent Older Adult Falls
CDC released two new complimentary clinical tools to help healthcare providers reduce older adult falls. The Coordinated Care Plan to Prevent Older Adult Falls offers primary care providers, practices, and healthcare systems a framework for implementing a Stopping...
MassDOT Holding Statewide Public Meetings to Inform Next Capital Investment Plan
MassDOT is preparing the next five-year capital plan, a spending plan that will guide investments in our transportation system between 2020 and 2024. The Capital Investment Plan (CIP) determines how the agency prioritizes and funds their investments, covering all...
Age and Dementia Friendly Cape Ann Announces Action Plan
As part of a summit that included several state and local officials, the Age and Dementia Friendly Cape Ann initiative accepted Age-Friendly designation certificates from AARP and Dementia Friendly pledge acknowledgement from Dementia Friendly Massachusetts and the...