Ageism and Health Examined by National Poll on Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | Jul 15, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

New results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging find that more than 80% of those polled say they commonly experience at least one form of ageism in their day-to-day lives. Carried out by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 7/3-7/9

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, 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. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

‘The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers’ Report Offers Recommendations to Support Workers of all Ages

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2020 | Data and Reports

The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers explores the vital role of employers in helping workers successfully navigate their working lives and prepare for retirement, a role that has become even more crucial and precarious amid the pandemic. It is the fourth...

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Board Approves Additional Funding for Organizations Responding to Coronavirus

by James Fuccione | Jul 2, 2020 | News and Updates

The Tufts Health Plan Foundation board approved an additional $900,000 to support recovery and rebuilding efforts addressing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut. The Foundation’s commitment to COVID-19...

NACTO Releases ‘Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery’ Resource

by James Fuccione | Jul 2, 2020 | News and Updates

As communities work to reopen and recover from COVID-19 and the appetite for re-imagining streets and public spaces improves, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) released a resource displaying transportation and street design practices in...