The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is fortunate to have partners supporting mobility solutions that serve older adults and people living with disabilities. Below are a few updates from MassMobility and the Boston Age Strong Commission. GoGo, the company...
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‘Caring for Those Who Care’ Webinar Series Continues with Training on Supporting Hispanic Caregivers and Older Adults
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is continuing its series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After a...
AARP Survey Reveals Perceptions, Stigma Around a Dementia Diagnosis
Misperceptions and stigma about dementia are hindering efforts to appropriately address brain-healthy behaviors among adults 40 and older, a recent AARP survey found. The survey, which targeted both healthcare providers and adults age 40 and older in the general...
JF&CS Promotes Memory Café PSA video in English, Spanish and Portuguese
The Memory Café Percolator from Jewish Family & Children's Service shares information and tools to make it easier for organizations and individuals to start and sustain their own memory café. A newly-released 1-minute video in English, Spanish and Portuguese...
Baker Administratio’s $2.655 Billion FY22 Capital Plan Supports Many Age-Friendly Programs
The Baker Administration recently announced its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Capital Plan, a $2.655 billion plan that makes substantial investments in critical priorities including housing, transportation, climate resiliency, health and human services, and education to...
AARP Promotes Active People, Healthy Nation Campaign from the CDC
Active People, Healthy NationSM is a national initiative led by CDC to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027. Increased physical activity can improve health, quality of life, and reduce health care costs. These improvements can help reduce...
‘Caring for Those Who Care’ Webinar Training Series Begins with LGBT Caregivers, Older Adults
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is co-hosting a series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After an...
MassDOT Releases Update to State’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
As members of the state's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Board (MABPAB), the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative along with our partners at WalkBoston had an opportunity to provide initial input to an update to MassDOT's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Plan....
First Webinar Training from ‘Caring for Those Who Care’ to Focus on LGBT Older Adults, Caregivers
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...
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,...