Call for Letters of Interest to Serve as a Dementia Friendly MA Ambassador

by James Fuccione | Nov 16, 2018 | Programs

Dementia Friendly Massachusetts (DFM) is currently seeking a person(s) knowledgeable about the field of dementia to serve as an ambassador(s) to augment DFM’s staff outreach to cultural and linguistic minority communities and leaders. A limited stipend will be...

Topsfield Fair Becomes First Dementia Friendly Fair in the Country on its 200th Anniversary

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...

Register for an Upcoming ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s” Event Near You

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...

Gov. Baker Signs Nation-Leading Law to Strengthen Alzheimer’s, Dementia Treatment

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...

Governor Baker Co-Authors Newsweek Op-Ed on Alzheimer’s

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...