The Massachusetts Department of Public Health needs your help supporting communities impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Join this webinar to learn how you can help disseminate a survey so that findings can be used to shine a light on where help is needed most. Continue reading
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MetroWest Health Foundation
Since March, the MetroWest Health Foundation has pivoted its grantmaking and operations to support the region’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. In response to community listening and engagement, the foundation is including “COVID-19 Social Isolation Among Older Adults.” Continue reading
Upcoming Learning Opportunities on Inclusive Dementia Support and Memory Cafes
MHAC is proud to work with Dementia Friendly leaders that will be hosting some upcoming learning opportunities on inclusive support for people living with Dementia as well as Memory Cafes. Continue reading
SAGE Launches Digital Platform for LGBT Elders to Improve Financial Stability
SAGECents, a collaboration between SAGE and LifeCents, is a digital wellness platform made specifically for LGBT elders to increase financial stability and reduce the economic stress. Continue reading
Mass RMV Designates Wednesdays in September for Older Adults’ License Renewal
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced a new initiative to renew driver’s licenses for customers who are 75 years of age or older.
Because Massachusetts law requires drivers who are age 75 or older to renew in person, the RMV will designate Wednesdays in September at 5 RMV Service Centers to serve these customers. Continue reading
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/27/20
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 of individuals and partners, including communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly.
Please see the latest updates below: Continue reading
UMass Gerontology Institute Highlights Research on How Systemic Racism Shapes the Lives of Older Black Adults
Racial discrimination experienced over the course of a life has a devastating cumulative effect on older Black adults.
Gerontologists at the University of Massachusetts Boston have spent years studying the many racial disparities that impact the daily lives of older Black adults. The Gerontology Institute asked faculty members to write briefly about their work and they did more than simply describe the devastating evidence. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Massachusetts Service Alliance’s COVID-19 Resiliency Grant
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis, The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) announces the release of a Request for Proposals for COVID-19 relief efforts. MSA seeks to award grants of up to $4,000 to support volunteer community service projects and volunteer capacity building initiatives needed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Supports ESMV-NS in Launching First-of-its-Kind Virtual ‘A Matter of Balance’ Program
Due to COVID-19, the popular A Matter of Balance (MOB) program was temporarily put on pause.
Earlier this summer, MaineHealth, the home of the MOB program, reached out to Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore to discuss a virtual adaptation of the program. ETHOS of Boston and Bristol Elder Services joined ESMV-NS to pilot the program via Zoom thanks to funding from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation. This pilot is the first of its kind anywhere. Continue reading
UMass-Boston Report Shares How Massachusetts Senior Centers are Adapting, Responding to COVID-19
Councils on Aging (COAs) are considered the “front door” of services and supports for older residents and those who care for them. They provide a wide range of programs and services, designed to meet the varied needs and interests of a diverse older population.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, councils on aging have had to adapt significantly to continue the important work they do on behalf of older adults in the community. Continue reading