MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities...
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Nursing Home Family Resource Line Launched by Exec. Office of Elder Affairs
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services has launched launching a Nursing Home Family Resource Line - a dedicated phone line to connect family members of nursing home and rest home residents with the information and resources they need. This new phone line...
Governor Baker Announces Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Governor and First Lady Lauren Baker announced the launch of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will help support essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations across the state, including Massachusetts residents and immigrants facing...
COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 3/27-4/2
MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities...
Accessing Age-Friendly Parks, Trails and Community Walks During COVID-19
Older adults - and people of all ages - looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. MHAC recognizes the physical and mental...
Rural Livability Workshop Report Released by AARP
According to AARP, America’s demographic future is showing up first in rural areas, where older residents form a greater proportion of the population than in urban or suburban areas. One-quarter of all Americans age 65 or older live in small towns and rural...
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Virtual Programs and Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19
The Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH has developed virtual programs to assist people living with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic. Topics range from "effective communication strategies" to "understanding and responding to dementia related...
COVID-19 Updates and Resources for the MHAC Network: 3/20-3/26
MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities...
AARP Creates ‘Community Connections’ Site to Help Find or Start Mutual Aid Groups
AARP has created the Community Connections website to help communities, local organizations, and volunteer groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: AARP Extends Community Challenge Grant Deadline to May 15
AARP Massachusetts has announced that, due to the evolving Coronavirus situation, the Community Challenge application deadline is being extended to May 15, 11:59 pm ET We know that it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that quick action can...