N4A, engAGED Recognize Age Strong Boston’s Civic Academy as a Best Practice for Keeping Older Adults Engaged

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | Member Spotlight, News and Updates

engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults is a national effort to increase social engagement among older adults. Administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community...

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Supports ESMV-NS in Launching First-of-its-Kind Virtual ‘A Matter of Balance’ Program

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | News and Updates

Due to COVID-19, the popular A Matter of Balance (MOB)  program was temporarily put on pause. Earlier this summer, MaineHealth, the home of the MOB program, reached out to Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore to discuss a virtual adaptation of the...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/20/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 20, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, 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. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Racial and Social Justice

by James Fuccione | Aug 13, 2020 | News and Updates

Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced it has committed $1 million to support investments on issues facing diverse communities. The funds will go to the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, the Latino Legacy Fund and the Asian Community Fund. The $1...

Smart Growth America, CDC Launch ‘Champions Institute’ to Promote Complete Streets and Physical Activity

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity are now accepting applications for the Champions Institute, a new initiative for elected officials focused on safe streets and healthy...