by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | Data and Reports
As part of the Center for Health Information and Analysis’ (CHIA) ongoing series on health care equity in the Commonwealth, a new report from the independent state agency focuses on disparities in acute care utilization by race and ethnicity. Among the key findings:...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | News and Updates
In a recent blog post, the organization Project for Public Places focuses on “placemaking” and using public space as a way to address social isolation. Sociability is one of the four segments that define the Place Diagram, a visual representation of what...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
24 Councils on Aging (COAs) representing 65 municipalities were awarded the Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Adults Grant. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), the grant program is designed to assist COAs in purchasing...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities to advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Hybrid Programming for COAs Grant – Executive Office of Elder Affairs (deadline, Sept. 25) A new...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
By request, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is passing along two opportunities for those looking to add their voices to advocacy campaigns related to healthcare and housing for older adults. Please consider the following, which includes summaries provided by...
