by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs
In a recent blog post, the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) promoted the Home Modification Loan Program, which may be helpful to age- and dementia friendly communities looking to address local housing issues. The Home Modification Loan...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2023 | News and Updates
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a valuable tool to help communities broaden housing choice in single-family neighborhoods. In recent decades, many communities have updated their zoning codes to make ADUs a legally permissible use. Despite this trend, ADUs remain a...
by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2023 | Data and Reports
The Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute set out to learn the public’s familiarity with the term “age-friendly” using a survey of more than 1,000 adults age 40 and older. According to survey results, 81% of respondents were aware of the...
by James Fuccione | May 31, 2023 | News and Updates
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS) recently released new research on the potential of digital technology to change the role that the home plays in supporting activities of daily living and, ultimately, the ability of older adults to age...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates
There are two opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders in the MHAC network and beyond to advocate on behalf of older adults and people living with dementia. First, the Healey-Driscoll Administration convenes a council that is holding...
