by James Fuccione | Sep 15, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 99% of Massachusetts residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Boston Globe and others covered the milestone while the Baker Administration and...
by James Fuccione | Sep 15, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) created a Guide To Reading A Hospital’s Community Benefits Report. Age and dementia friendly community coalitions are among the community-based partners that can use this guide, which is...
by James Fuccione | Aug 4, 2021 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration announced plans to implement a vaccine mandate for long-term care (LTC) staff to strengthen infection control and protect vulnerable residents. COVID-19 vaccination is the most effective method for preventing infection and serious illness from...
by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, caregivers, particularly persons with both parenting and adult caregiving responsibilities, will continue to face mental health challenges, and the need for caregivers is projected to increase as the...
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2021 | News and Updates
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers...
