by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following events and trainings that may be of interest to stakeholders supporting inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Innovations in Caregiving: The Healthy Aging Challenge (Sept....
by James Fuccione | Aug 10, 2023 | News and Updates
Gov. Maura Healey signed a $55.98 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that includes many items that are of interest to communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly, including an increased formula grant to councils on aging across the state. This...
by James Fuccione | Aug 10, 2023 | News and Updates
Thanks to a group of national philanthropies, a $50 million effort to help cities navigate new federal infrastructure funding opportunities is being hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC), which is intended to connect cities and towns with the resources and...
by James Fuccione | Aug 9, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The US Department of Health and Human recently released the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Review: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults, and a CDC-funded network called PAPREN (Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network) is taking the...
by James Fuccione | Aug 2, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The more than 1 million rural American households without cars face unique barriers as alternate modes are not always accessible or affordable. Rural non-drivers—including older adults, low-income individuals, school-aged children, and people with disabilities—need...