by James Fuccione | Sep 20, 2018 | Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
On it’s 200th anniversary, the Topsfield Fair, the olderst agricultural fair in the country, will also be the first to become “Dementia Friendly.” Hundreds of staff and volunteers who will be working at the Topsfield Fair have been trained to...
by James Fuccione | Sep 6, 2018 | News and Updates
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all...
by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
Governor Baker was joined by members of the Administration, Legislature and healthy aging community today at the ceremonial signing of H.4116 An Act relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth during an event at the Alzheimer’s Association in...
by James Fuccione | Jul 25, 2018 | News and Updates
Along with Montana Democrat Governor Steve Bullock, Governor Charlie Baker co-authored an opinion-editorial in Newsweek urging both sides of the aisle to come together to support the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (S. 2076/H.R. 4256). After listing stats...
by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2018 | News and Updates
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 early July on the momentum of this movement...