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...

Lifeline Awareness Week and Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Promoted by Mass. Dept. of Telecom and Cable

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (MDTC) is recognizing Lifeline Awareness Week by sharing important information about two federal benefit programs that are available to help keep households connected to affordable telecommunications...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: ReiMAgine Aging Summit, Caring for the Caregiver, MHAC Advisory Council

by James Fuccione | Sep 15, 2021 | News and Updates, Programs

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative invites our stakeholders to check out the following upcoming events that promote the age- and dementia friendly community movement: ReiMAgine Age and Dementia Friendly Summit Join us for a virtual summit to IDENTIFY...