NEWS

Age-Friendly Job Alerts: EOHHS, Springwell, MAPC

Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) - Disability Housing Manager The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking a proactive and results-driven professional to serve as the Disability Housing Manager. The selected candidate will...

Age-Friendly News Clips: November and December 2019

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 November and December 2019 on the momentum...

Age-Friendly Job Alerts: JF&CS, Nesterly, Transportation 4 MA, MPHA

Jewish Family & Children's Service: Guardian Case Manager for Older Adults The Guardianship Program is a well-established program within the Services for Older Adults division of JF&CS. JF&CS is the largest provider of state funded guardianship under a...

Nationwide Count of Age-Friendly Communities Approaches 425

More communities, regions and states are joining the Age-Friendly movement via designation by AARP and the World Health Organization that signals a commitment to improving that location as a welcoming and supportive place for people of all ages. The number of those...

Intergenerational Theatre Program Being Tested in California

MHAC is always looking for practices, programs and solutions that can be implemented in age- and dementia friendly communities. Increasingly, arts and cultural opportunities are emerging as a way to bring generations together and create social engagement...

Home for the Holidays Campaign Highlights Home Modification Options

Most older adults want to continue living in their homes as they age. Yet many homes often need to be adapted to meet the changing mobility, sensory and cognitive needs of the older adults who live in them. Several resources for home modifications exist, from AARP's...