Funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network helps government agencies and nonprofits within states, tribes, and territories work across boundaries to improve supports and services for families in which...
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NIA Research: Protecting Older Adults from the Effects of Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather
As a part of a broader NIH-wide initiative, the National Institute on Aging funds research that explores the effects of extreme weather and natural disasters on older adults, with the ultimate aim of improving the well-being of people who experience these events.Using...
Older Adult Behavioral Health Innovation and EMHOT Awardees Announced by EOEA, Mass. Councils on Aging
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) awarded 18 grants, funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to improve older adults’ access to behavioral health services and supports. Four of these grants will be used to start new EMHOT programs (Elder Mental...
Final Reminder: Register for Mass. Age-and Dementia Friendly Conference on 10/26
Our community needs change as we age, but it’s possible for us to prepare our communities to be livable for people of all ages and life stages. Join AARP Massachusetts and a range of communities and organizations at the Age- And Dementia Friendly Conference in...
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins for Coverage Review and Changes
Medicare Open Enrollment began on October 15 and will remain open through December 7, 2022. Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives people with Medicare the opportunity to make changes to their health plan or prescription drug plan, pick a Medicare Advantage plan, or...
Age/Dementia Friendly Communities: Partner with BU MetroBridge during the Spring 2023 Semester
The MetroBridge program at BU's Initiative on Cities is currently seeking government and community project partners for the spring 2023 semester. MetroBridge embeds real-world projects for municipalities and community organizations into courses at BU, enlisting our...
Report on Housing and Health Equity from JCHS Shows Age-Friendly Networks Played Critical Role in Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many older adults faced social isolation and disruptions in access to food, medical care, and supportive services. In response, organizations that support older people improvised solutions to address these challenges. A new report,...
WalkBoston Debuts Tool on ‘How to Report a Problem’ With Local Roads and Sidewalk Conditions
With an interactive map and local road search, WalkBoston is debuting a tool called "How to Report a Problem" to help local residents report problems and concerns with road and sidewalk conditions. In Massachusetts, there are no universal reporting standards, which...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the following upcoming events: AARP Mass. Age/Dementia Friendly Conference (Oct. 26th, Holy Cross, Worcester) Is your...
Rising Food Prices Hit Less-Healthy Older Adults Hardest, Poll Suggests
Three-quarters of people age 50–80 in the United States say the rising cost of groceries has affected them somewhat or a lot, and nearly a third say they’re eating less healthily because of increased food costs, according to new findings from the National Poll on...