by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | News and Updates
Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) was awarded a two-year grant of $175,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to continue to drive the state’s leadership in the age-friendly movement through collective action, convening, and community engagement. MHAC...
by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2021 | Data and Reports
Misperceptions and stigma about dementia are hindering efforts to appropriately address brain-healthy behaviors among adults 40 and older, a recent AARP survey found. The survey, which targeted both healthcare providers and adults age 40 and older in the general...
by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2021 | News and Updates
The Memory Café Percolator from Jewish Family & Children’s Service shares information and tools to make it easier for organizations and individuals to start and sustain their own memory café. A newly-released 1-minute video in English, Spanish and...
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2021 | Data and Reports
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) released a publication called “Assisting Passengers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” which provides information, tips and resources for bus operators assisting passengers with Alzheimer’s and...
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2021 | News and Updates
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative invites you to check out the following upcoming events and trainings that help promote inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities. Dementia Friends Champion training on Wednesday, June 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dementia...
