Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Point32Health and its family of companies, including Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan and Care Partners of Connecticut, announced grants totaling $230,000 to support nonprofit organizations in...
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Advocacy Guide Released by National Center to Reframe Aging Ahead of Ageism Awareness Day
The National Center to Reframe Aging, which is dedicated to ending ageism by advancing an equitable and complete story about aging in America, has released the Advocacy Quick Start Guide offering a comprehensive overview of key principles to help reframe aging through...
NCOA and Nationwide Partners Promote ‘Falls Free CheckUp’ for Falls Prevention Awareness Week
The Falls Free® Initiative is a national effort led by NCOA to address the growing public health issue of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults. During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NCOA is also promoting the Falls Free Checkup, where people can...
Honoring Choices Mass. Announces “Who is Your Health Care Agent” Consumer Handout
The organization Honoring Choices Massachusetts has announced the Who is Your Health Care Agent? consumer handout, which offers three simple steps to choose a Health Care Agent, complete a Health Care Proxy, and share your Proxy with your medical providers and others....
Age Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program, Community Compact, Local Cultural Councils
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Compact Best Practices Program On August 19th, the Community Compact Best Practices...
Massachusetts Efforts Recognized by ACL for HIV and Aging Awareness Day
HIV and Aging Awareness Day was this week, which provided an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and advocacy of long-term HIV survivors, many of whom have been fighting for access to treatment and freedom from discrimination since the emergence of the virus in...
Surveys Seeking Feedback to Support Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts in Massachusetts
Two surveys are available now that are important to informing the future of the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement in Massachusetts. The deadline for survey responses tied to the Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly Action Plan refresh was extended to September...
CMS Promoting Campaign to Protect People with Medicare from Hospice Fraud
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is promoting a campaign to help educate people with Medicare, and their loved ones, on how to protect themselves against Medicare Hospice fraud. Every day, criminals target older Americans with one goal – to steal...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Reminders for MHAC Statewide Network, ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2024,’ Good Neighbor Day and More
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 25th from 10-11:30 am (virtual) Join the...
Survey Finds that 82% of Older Adults are Dissatisfied with Health Care System
A survey released by Age Wave and The John A. Hartford Foundation reveals widespread dissatisfaction among older adults with the U.S. health care system. Four in five older adults (82%) say the U.S. health care system is not prepared for the growing and changing needs...