In recognition of Pride Month, the fist training webinar in the Caring for Those Who Care series will focus on LGBT caregivers and older adults. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and its Equity in Aging Committee co-led by AARP Massachusetts and the Public...
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UMass-Boston Research Examines Late-life Gender Disparities in Economic Security
New estimates from the 2020 Elder Index, developed by UMass-Boston's Gerontology Institute, illustrate the elevated risk of economic insecurity experienced by older women, especially those living alone. National averages suggest that 54% of older women living alone,...
DCR Parkways Master Plan Aims to Improve Pedestrian and Bike Network for People of All Ages
At a time of increasing interest in walking and bicycling for transportation and recreational purposes, improving safety, access, and comfort for these modes on the parkways of metro Boston represents an opportunity to dramatically expand the regional greenway...
US Census Bureau Hosting ‘Data Summit’ on Persons with Disabilities, Aging Population
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 Data Summit Series, designed for the novice data user, will present a high-level overview of several data products and demonstrate how they can be used to assist organizations and businesses identify data-driven solutions to challenges....
NADTC Resource: Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) released a publication called "Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia," which provides information, tips and resources for bus operators assisting passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia....
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Digital Literacy, Bikes for People
Check out the funding opportunities available to help create inclusive communities for people of all ages: Charter Commits $1 Million to 2021 Spectrum Digital Education Program Charter Communications, Inc. announced its commitment of $1 million towards the 2021...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Dementia Friends, Wellness Workshops for LGBT Older Adults, ‘Caring for Those Who Care,’
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative invites you to check out the following upcoming events and trainings that help promote inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities. Dementia Friends Champion training on Wednesday, June 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dementia...
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers...
Poll Finds Risky Drinking Patterns in Older Adults During Pandemic
As many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, a new poll suggests many should watch their alcohol intake. In all, 23% of adults over 50 who drink alcohol reported that they...
Massachusetts Submits Age-Friendly Year Two Progress Report and Celebrates Older Americans Month
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the release of the year two progress report for ReiMAgine Aging, the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan which serves as the state’s multiyear plan to make the Commonwealth more age- and dementia-friendly. Secretary...