In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, 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...
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Virtual ‘Community Conversations’ on Social Isolation and Loneliness Continue
Age-friendly communities and MHAC partners are working to respond to social isolation and loneliness among older adults, both locally and statewide. MHAC is supporting a work group led by AARP Massachusetts and UMass Boston to conduct community conversations on social...
New England Chapters of Alzheimer’s Association Collaborate on Local COVID-19 Resources, Events
The Alzheimer's Association New England regional chapters have developed resources to help those with Alzheimer's and dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations have also included information on their...
Find Your Local City’s “ParkScore” on Trust for Public Land Index
According to the Trust for Public Land, Boston ranks ninth among all US cities on their ParkScore Index that ranks communities based on accessibility to parks and recreation facilities. Cities of all sizes (towns are not included in the data) are able to see how many...
COVID-19 Older Adult Response Initiative Launched by National League of Cities, AARP
The National League of Cities and AARP are working together to capture and share the ways that communities are supporting older adults in their COVID-19 response. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and...
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/22-5/28
In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, 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...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Coronavirus Relief Fund, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
FY20 Coronavirus Relief Funds for Mass. Municipalities The deadline for communities to submit applications for FY20 Coronavirus Relief Funds is Friday, June 5th. Submissions will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis and payments made on a regular basis, however...
AARP, WAM Release Report on the Status of Women and Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Brain Health
A new report released by AARP and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) synthesizes years of data and findings to help explain why women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Two-thirds of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease...
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/15-5/21
In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, 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...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation Support Opportunities from MassMobility
MHAC's partners at MassMobility have shared the following opportunities to support transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, low-income commuters, and others who lack transportation access in Massachusetts. Mettropolitan Area Planning...