Mac users: Increase text size by holding command and +. Decrease text size by holding command and -.A new report released by AARP and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) synthesizes years of data and findings to help explain why women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
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Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings
Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Continue reading
Accessing Age-Friendly Parks, Trails and Community Walks During COVID-19
Older adults – and people of all ages – looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Virtual Programs and Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19
The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH has developed virtual programs to assist people living with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic. Continue reading
AARP Creates ‘Community Connections’ Site to Help Find or Start Mutual Aid Groups
AARP has created the Community Connections website to help communities, local organizations, and volunteer groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance yourself, the AARP directory can help you connect with people in your community. Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Association Shares Latest Data on Prevalence and Cost
Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer’s Association®, reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation’s health care system, including the latest Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and costs of care data. Continue reading
Guest Blog Post: Memory Cafes Provide a Place for Friends to Stay Connected
One of the many special aspects of memory cafés is that they provide a way for friends to spend time together. Continue reading
Dementia Friendly America Features Webinar on Age-and Dementia Friendly Alignment
Recently, Dementia Friendly America hosted an hour-long webinar that featured the MA Age-Dementia Friendly Integration Tool Kit. Continue reading
Humans Of Dementia: An Intergenerational Storytelling Contest
The nonprofit organization Hilarity for Charity – with support from AARP, Generations United, Memory Well, and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) – is announcing a writing contest for high school and college students from across the U.S. and Canada to pen the best profile of someone who is living with or who has passed from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Continue reading
Age-Friendly News Clips: November and December 2019
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 November and December 2019 on the momentum of this movement building across the state. Continue reading