by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2020
While the title and geographic scope of the foundation’s work resides in the MetroWest region, the definitions, data and tools available in this resource can be used by any community. It should also draw special interest from Age- and Dementia Friendly stakeholders...
by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2019
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and the Tufts Health Plan Foundation convened a summit on May 9, 2016 that brought together leaders from 84 organizations interested in age-friendly and dementia-friendly...
by James Fuccione | May 23, 2019
This toolkit from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and Generations United provides practical information, guidance, and templates to help senior housing providers, and other organizations serving older adults, implement high-quality intergenerational programs...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Apr 11, 2019
Over five million older adults across the country are Limited English Proficient (LEP). LEP older adults do not speak English as their primary language or they have a limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English. The number of LEP older adults is...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Dec 16, 2014
Pets for the Elderly Foundation works to provide companionship to seniors through pet ownership, while also saving animals from shelters.