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Mass. Commission on Falls Prevention Issues Recommendations on Improving Integration of Falls Risk Assessment and Referral in Health Care Practices

by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Commission on Falls Prevention, which is led by staff at the state’s Department of Public Health, released their biennial legislative report with recommendations on improving how health care providers assess and refer older adults for risk of...

Age-Friendly Winter Spaces Guide Aims to Help Communities Embrace Winter, Promote Physical Activity and Social Engagement

by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | News and Updates

Through grant funding, collaboration, and technical support, communities across Massachusetts have an opportunity to support residents of all ages in remaining physically active and socially engaged this winter. The pandemic has heightened the awareness and importance...

Resources Available for Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 21-25

by James Fuccione | Sep 16, 2020 | News and Updates

COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, but one has stayed the same: Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley-North Shore and the Healthy Living Center of Excellence team is coordinating state-based activities for Falls Prevention...

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Supports ESMV-NS in Launching First-of-its-Kind Virtual ‘A Matter of Balance’ Program

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | News and Updates

Due to COVID-19, the popular A Matter of Balance (MOB)  program was temporarily put on pause. Earlier this summer, MaineHealth, the home of the MOB program, reached out to Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore to discuss a virtual adaptation of the...

Smart Growth America, CDC Launch ‘Champions Institute’ to Promote Complete Streets and Physical Activity

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity are now accepting applications for the Champions Institute, a new initiative for elected officials focused on safe streets and healthy...
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