Nominate an Individual or Team for the Fifth Annual ‘Navigator Awards’

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

In the fifth annual Navigator Awards, Route Fifty – an organization connecting people and ideas that advance local government across the country – will honor individuals and teams who work in or with state, county and municipal governments in the United...

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Commits $1 Million to Address COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Mar 19, 2020 | News and Updates

Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced today it is making an additional $1 million available to efforts driven by community and to nonprofit organizations supporting older people affected by the coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and...

Stores Adopt Age-Friendly Policies to Support Older Adults in Challenging Times

by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2020 | News and Updates

Following a concept first announced by Stop & Shop, many other large retail and grocery chains are making similar changes that allow older adults to purchase essential goods during special hours in order to avoid crowds. WCVB News published a list of the stores...

Updates and Support for Communities and Businesses on COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Mar 17, 2020 | News and Updates

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. Please see the latest updates below: Massachusetts Issues Policies and Procedures Restricting Visitors...

Updates and Info from Organizations, State Agencies Aid Coronavirus Response

by James Fuccione | Mar 12, 2020 | Data and Reports

State agencies and organizations are providing valuable information, updates and action in response to the coronavirus. In addition to those updates from MHAC partners and organizations listed below, people can continue to visit the Massachusetts Department of Public...