Following a concept first announced by Stop & Shop, many other large retail and grocery chains are making similar changes that allow older adults to purchase essential goods during special hours in order to avoid crowds. WCVB News published a list of the stores...
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Updates and Support for Communities and Businesses on COVID-19
MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. Please see the latest updates below: Massachusetts Issues Policies and Procedures Restricting Visitors...
AARP Shares COVID-19 Resources, Supports Meals on Wheels America with $250,000 Gift
As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic - including a website with helpful information for older adults - AARP announced a $250,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America to support urgently needed outreach to isolated seniors. The gift is significant because...
DPH Rolls Out New COVID-19 Guidance for Providers, Caregivers and Communities
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health continues to issue updated guidance, information and recommendations on COVID-19 geared towards a variety of specific audiences. Some of the newer guidance focuses on caregivers and communities, which may be of particular...
Updates and Info from Organizations, State Agencies Aid Coronavirus Response
State agencies and organizations are providing valuable information, updates and action in response to the coronavirus. In addition to those updates from MHAC partners and organizations listed below, people can continue to visit the Massachusetts Department of Public...
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Data on Prevalence and Cost
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association®, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system, including the latest Alzheimer’s prevalence,...
Age-Friendly Job Alert: FriendshipWorks
Neighborhood Coordinator - FriendshipWorks This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Programs. The position is responsible for all aspects of the Friendly Visiting program in assigned neighborhoods, including outreach, volunteer recruitment and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, Innovations in Accessible Mobility. Grants of up to $30,000 each will be awarded to as many as 10 communities for a six-month period. Local or regional private...
8-80 Cities Shares National Study of What Makes Successful Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds
Everyone loves to see a beautiful park, but it turns out that nothing increases park use and physical activity as much as programming— providing supervised activities to help people make use of the space. The RAND Corporation and City Parks Alliance, with help from...
Age-Friendly News Clips: January and February 2020
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from January and February 2020 on the momentum...