by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | News and Updates
On August 19th, the Community Compact Best Practices Program was opened for cities and towns. The program is a voluntary, mutual agreement entered into between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and individual cities and towns of the Commonwealth where a community...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | News and Updates
In collaboration with community partners, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is in the process of collecting community feedback on updating and refreshing the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan. EOEA recently announced an extended timeline for accepting...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | Data and Reports
More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older helps take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health issue or disability, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of Michigan. In all, 23% of caregivers are caring for an...
by James Fuccione | Aug 14, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In-person and virtual listening sessions were held over the summer to gather feedback on refreshing the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Friendly Action Plan. A survey to collect additional input, especially to those unable to attend the listening sessions, is available...
by James Fuccione | Aug 7, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and many partners joined a packed crowd at 2Life Communities’ Golda Meir House in Newton where Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law. The Affordable Homes Act and related initiatives will...
