Preventing Falls: A Guide to Implementing Effective Community-Based Fall Prevention Programs

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | May 4, 2015

“This “how-to” guide is designed for community-based organizations who are interested in implementing their own evidence-based fall prevention programs. This guide is designed to be a practical and useful tool, and it provides guidelines on program planning,...

Massachusetts Expert Panel on End of Life Care Report

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Mar 30, 2015

This report provides a brief snapshot of end of life care activity in Massachusetts since the 2010 report, identifies related themes and trends in MA health care institutions, and conveys current concerns and priorities for improving end of life care in the...

Village Sustainability and Engaging a Diverse Membership: Key Findings from a 2013 National Survey

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Mar 11, 2015

This report from the University of Maryland describes findings from a national study of Villages focusing specifically on changes over time in Village size and funding, perceived challenges to sustainability, and successful strategies for responding to those...

Building Great Communities: Consider an Age-Friendly Community Assessment

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Mar 11, 2015

This resource helps communities think through the steps in undertaking an age-friendly community assessment, which can be used as a tools for engaging stakeholders and finding funding.

Age-Friendly Communities: The movement to create great places to grow up and grow old in America: An introduction for private and public funders

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Mar 11, 2015

This document introduces private philanthropies and local, state, and federal funders to age-friendly communities.