Leveraging Resources, Learning from Each Other

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 15, 2014 | Systems and Best Practices

By Kayla Romanelli, Program Associate, Tufts Health Plan Foundation “How many people in the room feel maxed out?” A few brave participants slowly raised their hands. Then another question, “How many people in the room wish they had a road map to achieve their goals?”...

Fighting Chronic Illnesses with Evidence-Based Programs

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 14, 2014 | Programs

By Rob Schreiber, MD, Medical Director, Massachusetts Healthy Living Center of Excellence I often find myself doing things that only five years ago were being done by others. Self-checkout at the grocery store, online banking, arranging travel, self-education, and...

Improving Walkability in Fall River

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 29, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field

By Jaime Corliss and Ben Wood, MDPH and Julie Kelly, Fall River Mass in Motion Public health people love to talk about Policy, Systems and Environmental change (PSE for short). You probably have an understanding of what this concept means (and you may be sick of...

Using the MA Healthy Aging Data Report to Understand, Engage and Act

by Elizabeth Costello | Aug 29, 2014 | Data and Reports, News and Updates, Stories from the Field

By Elizabeth Costello, JSI; Project Manager, www.mahealthyagingcollaborative.org Have you explored the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report or downloaded your city or town’s Community Profile? How are you using the data report to improve the health of older adults...

Chronic Disease Self-Management Training at the Department of Revenue

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jul 15, 2014 | Programs

Cross-posted from WellMASS By Ana Karchmer, CDSME Program Coordinator, MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs Many of us have to deal with one or more chronic health conditions. Learning how to successfully manage our conditions is key to living active and productive...