While 76% of Americans age 50 and older say they prefer to remain in their current residence and 77% would like to live in their community as long as possible, just 59% anticipate they will be able to stay in their community, either in their current home (46%) or a...
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EOEA Survey Reveals Availability of Service Coordinators in Affordable Senior Housing
Recognizing that service coordinators in affordable senior housing properties play an invaluable role in linking residents to benefits and resources in the community and supporting them as they age, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs surveyed...
Deadline Approaching for the Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s “Momentum Fund”
Communities often find it challenging to secure resources to support early-stage initiatives and innovative efforts around Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The Tufts Health Plan Foundation created the Momentum Fund to address this gap. The goals of the Momentum...
Age-Friendly News Clips: Late August 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 late August on the momentum of this...
Register for an Upcoming ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s” Event Near You
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and...
MGA Endorses the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Initiative, Highlights Link to Communities
The Massachusetts Gerontology Association (MGA) is announcing its endorsement of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative and the 10 AFU principles that reflect a pioneering international effort intended to highlight the role higher education can play in...
AARP Publishes ‘Across the States 2018:Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports
Across the States 2018: Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports is the 10th edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute’s state long-term services and supports (LTSS) reference report. Published for the past 24 years, Across the States presents comparable...
Aging and Caregiving ‘Digital Health Reverse Pitch’ Event Opens Registration
Following on last year’s successful event, the Aging and Caregiving Digital Health Reverse Pitch event will connect entrepreneurs and aging services providers to address pressing problems in caregiving. At this event, key players in the aging services sector will...
ASA Webinar Opportunity: How to Talk Elder Abuse
Over the past two years, the FrameWorks Institute worked with the National Center on Elder Abuse to create a communication strategy that demonstrates how communities can restructure to put elder abuse on the public agenda, generate a sense of collective efficacy on...
City of Salem Completes Shuttle Feasibility Study
The Friends of the Salem Council on Aging, the City of Salem and its consultant, TransAction Associates, have completed a feasibility study of an intra-city shuttle. The concept of a shuttle is an important action step in the implementation of the City’s landmark...