by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Based on this recommendation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory group, the Baker Administration has updated prioritization so that individuals age 75+ are included in Phase 2, Group 1, along with individuals of all ages with 2+ comorbidities. This follows revised...
by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
A new report from The Fenway Institute finds that older LGBTQ adults in the Commonwealth report being diagnosed with depression at twice the rate of their straight, cisgender peers, and are twice as likely to fall and be injured in a fall over the past year. It also...
by James Fuccione | Nov 10, 2020 | News and Updates
In recognition of Veterans Day, the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is helping advocates and attorneys by releasing a set of recommended resources. Legal assistance programs often work with older Veterans who may have issues with benefits, housing,...
by James Fuccione | Oct 7, 2020 | Data and Reports
The fourth edition of the recently released 2020 LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) State Scorecard ranks Massachusetts as 10th among state systems supporting older adults, people living with disabilities and their caregivers, according to state-level data...
by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | News and Updates
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to share a variety of funding opportunities that communities and partnering organizations can use to advance age- and dementia friendly initiatives. Please see the latest opportunities below: Health Resources in Action...
