New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

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...

Upcoming Training, Funding and Support Opportunities for Age/Dementia Friendly Stakeholders

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...

Learn about the MHAC Advisory Council, First Meeting of the Year on 2/25

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...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Broadband Institute, Citizens Institute for Rural Design, MassDOT, Mass Councils on Aging

by James Fuccione | Feb 3, 2021 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network of communities and stakeholders to consider and promote the following funding opportunities. Mass Broadband Institute: Community Hotspot – rolling deadline Massachusetts Technology Collaborative...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Dementia Friendly Mass./MCOA, Mass Cultural Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network of communities and stakeholders to consider and promote the following funding opportunities. Mass. Councils on Aging FY21 SIG Grants: Outreach Grants: Dementia Friendly Massachusetts – Outreach to the...