MHAC Launches ‘Equity in Aging’ Committee and Ongoing Webinar Series

by James Fuccione | Apr 14, 2021 | News and Updates, Programs

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative launched ‘Equity in Aging’ in a kickoff webinar that featured resources and along with age- and dementia friendly community-based work addressing disparities for diverse older adults. In the kickoff webinar,...

Upcoming Healthy Aging Events: Senior Medicare Patrol, Dementia Friends

by James Fuccione | Apr 14, 2021 | Conferences

Please see the following event notices hosted by partners of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative: Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Conference: This year’s Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Conference will feature Dr. Don Berwick as keynote...

‘Smart Cycling Quick Guide’ Published by League of American Bicyclists and AARP

by James Fuccione | Apr 14, 2021 | News and Updates

The Smart Cycling Quick Guide is an easy-to-read booklet that outlines the basic rules of the road, components of a bicycle, and all of the information a cyclist needs to ride a bike safely and confidently in and around traffic. A 32-page primer, the guide is...

Materials Available to Recognize May as Older Americans Month

by James Fuccione | Apr 14, 2021 | News and Updates

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures,...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Boston Digital Equity Fund, Fallon Health, AARP Community Challenge

by James Fuccione | Apr 7, 2021 | News and Updates

Periodically, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative shares funding opportunities that advance inclusive, age- and dementia friendly community efforts along with policies, practices and initiatives that support healthy aging. Please see and share the...