BU MetroBridge Program Accepting Community-Based Project Ideas for Spring Semester

by James Fuccione | Nov 3, 2020 | News and Updates, Programs

The MetroBridge program, which takes a new approach to embedding real-world projects for local government into courses across Boston University, is accepting proposal ideas for the upcoming Spring semester. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages...

Healthy People 2030 Report from CDC Includes Objectives on Dementia, Alzheimer’s

by James Fuccione | Sep 18, 2020 | Data and Reports

By 2060, almost a quarter of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older. Healthy People 2030 focuses on reducing health problems and improving quality of life for older adults. There are a number of objectives identified in the report relative to older adults,...

Upcoming Learning Opportunities on Inclusive Dementia Support and Memory Cafes

by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2020 | News and Updates

MHAC is proud to work with Dementia Friendly leaders that will be hosting some upcoming learning opportunities on inclusive support for people living with Dementia as well as Memory Cafes. The first, hosted by JF&CS, is the “Percolator” quarterly...

Upcoming Virtual Events for Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative Network: Mass Business Roundtable, Dementia Care Collaborative

by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2020 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages those in our network to join the following upcoming events: Mass Business Roundtable: “Caring for the Caregiver: Addressing Caregiver Challenges Associated with Alzheimer’s & Dementia during COVID-19” You and...

New England Chapters of Alzheimer’s Association Collaborate on Local COVID-19 Resources, Events

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2020 | News and Updates

The Alzheimer’s Association New England regional chapters have developed resources to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations have also included information...