Shared decision making shows promise for engaging older patients and their caregivers/care partners in healthcare decisions and reducing unnecessary spending and healthcare costs, according to a report from FAIR Health - a national nonprofit whose mission is to help...
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MDAR Receives $1.4 Million to Increase Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced recently that Massachusetts has been awarded $1,410,222 to expand the highly popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The award was granted by the United States Department of...
NCLER Promotes New Option for Older Homeowners with Reverse Mortgages Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) announced a guidance document to help clairfy a new option for older homeowners with reverse mortgages impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Older homeowners are still reeling from the health and economic consequences...
American Planning Association Releases Equity in Zoning Policy Guide
The American Planning Association released the Equity in Zoning Policy Guide, which builds off of the organization's previous version along with policy guides on other topics such as housing and healthy communities. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative...
Point32Health Foundation Awards $690,000 to Organizations Addressing Homelessness in New England
The Point32Health Foundation announced that five New England nonprofits in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island working to eliminate homelessness will receive grants totaling $690,000. These resources support organizations as they address the health and...
New Home Modification Toolkit from the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California has launched a new Home Modification Toolkit as part of a project funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to promote aging in...
Older Adults Encouraged to Apply for the Office of Economic Empowerment’s Community Ambassadors Program
Are you looking to uplift your community by providing timely financial education? The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) - a division of the State Treasurer's Office - is accepting applications for the Community Ambassadors Program. This is an initiative aimed...
Become a Dementia Friends Champion at an Upcoming Training
Take part in a free 2.5 hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, colleagues or others in your community....
Join MHAC for “Elevating Inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities with Dr. Alexandre Kalache”
Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for a webinar on February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. EST featuring Dr. Alexandre Kalache, a renowned international leader in the age-friendly movement, along with state and local leaders advancing inclusive, age- and dementia...
Join MHAC for “Elevating Inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities with Dr. Alexandre Kalache”
Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for a webinar on February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. EST featuring Dr. Alexandre Kalache, a renowned international leader in the age-friendly movement, along with state and local leaders advancing inclusive, age- and dementia...