by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Aug 28, 2017
This 2017 report on the opioid crisis in rural America from Grantmakers in Aging highlights the needs and concerns of older adults, and describes programs, partnerships, policy recommendations, and scientific and medical responses that governments, communities,...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jan 12, 2017
The Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiative (DMFI) is a whole-community response to creating dementia friendly communities. Dementia friendly communities are safe, informed, and respectful and engage all members of the community to meet the needs of the growing...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 12, 2016
This resource is a comprehensive guide to legal planning for dementia and alzheimer’s patients and their families
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 12, 2016
This resource provides tips for choosing an assisted living facility and making the transition.
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 12, 2016
The AARP walk audit provides step-by-step instructions and checklists for examining intersections, sidewalks, driver behavior, public safety and more.