Pandemic’s Impact on Chelsea and the City’s Response, Including Older Adults, Highlighted in New Report

by James Fuccione | Nov 10, 2021 | Data and Reports

The City of Chelsea was featured among six communities in a report conducted by FSG and promoted by the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative, Tufts Health Plan Foundation and Executive Office of Elder Affairs on pandemic response that supported older adults. Now, a new...

Broadband Equity Commission Invites MHAC to Present on Older Adults and the Digital Divide

by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates

This past week, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative was pleased to present a statewide perspective on older adults and digital equity to the Massachusetts Broadband Equity Commission. MHAC is among many organizations and stakeholders that have labeled technology as...

New ‘HomeFit’ Checklists in Multiple Languages Available from AARP

by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates

The AARP Livable Communities team shared a series of downloadable checklists in multiple languages as a supplement to their ‘HomeFit’ Guide. AARP’s HomeFit Guide itself is a 36-page, fully-illustrated resource with more than 100 tips and suggestions...

Boston University’s ‘MetroBridge’ Program Opens Call for Projects with Student Support Opportunity

by James Fuccione | Sep 28, 2021 | News and Updates

MetroBridge embeds real-world projects for municipalities and community organizations into courses at Boston University, enlisting students and faculty as allies in addressing real issues confronting our region. Age- and dementia friendly community coalitions have an...

Addressing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021

Host Organization: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)-Boston Program: CitySites and Digital Dividends Program Description: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)-Boston has been serving low-income older adults in Boston since 1979 by providing social...