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...
by James Fuccione | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout August: For Caregivers: August 13 at 12 PM ► Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to...