by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The fifth workbook in AARP’s Roadmap to Livability Series is aimed strengthening the “healthcare and community supports” part of age-friendly assessments and action plans. The Health Services and Community Supports Workbook includes sample survey...
by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2018 | News and Updates
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from early July on the momentum of this movement...
by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2018 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston’s Commission on Affairs of the Elderly launched their Age and Dementia-Friendly Business designation, a new pilot program that encourages local businesses to make their spaces and services more inclusive for people...
by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
AARP continues to roll out new and updated resources to assist communities in becoming more age-friendly. The 2018 Livability Index is the latest tool that provides cities and towns with a “livability score” based on a variety of data points. Similar to...
by James Fuccione | Jun 27, 2018 | News and Updates
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from late June on the momentum of this movement...