by James Fuccione | Mar 24, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), an independent collaborative of scientists, health professionals, scholars, and policy experts from around the world who are working in areas of brain health related to human cognition, recently released a report offering...
by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | Data and Reports
A new report, “Aging Strong for All: Examining Aging Equity in the City of Boston,” by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston, documents disparities across three dimensions that impact quality of life — economic security, health, social engagement — and...
by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | Data and Reports
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. The accompanying special...
by James Fuccione | Feb 24, 2021 | News and Updates
In addition to some timely funding opportunities, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is sharing some other upcoming virtual training and support opportunities. MassDOT Shared Winter Streets and Spaces (deadline extended to March 5th) MassDOT has extended...
by James Fuccione | Feb 17, 2021 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) hosts quarterly Advisory Council meetings to provide updates on local and statewide efforts to support and promote inclusive, age- and dementia friendly communities, policies and practices. Members of the MHAC...