ACL Releases ‘Profile of Older Americans’ Data Report

by James Fuccione | Jul 22, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Administration on Community Living (ACL) released the latest Profile of Older Americans, which is an annual summary of the available statistics related to the older population in the United States. Principal sources of data are the U.S. Census Bureau, the National...

New WalkBoston Guides Offer Infrastructure Improvements and Policies to Promote Age-Friendly Walking

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2020 | News and Updates

As communities continue to look at safe reopening practices during COVID-19, WalkBoston is releasing a timely pair of resources aimed at improving physical infrastructure and highlighting policies that promote age-friendly walking. WalkBoston is represented at the...

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...