AARP Shares COVID-19 Resources, Supports Meals on Wheels America with $250,000 Gift

by James Fuccione | Mar 17, 2020 | News and Updates

As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic – including a website with helpful information for older adults – AARP announced a $250,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America to support urgently needed outreach to isolated seniors. The gift is...

Age-Friendly Job Alert: MA Councils on Aging, MA Public Health Association Staff Openings

by James Fuccione | Nov 18, 2019 | Jobs

The Massachusetts Councils on Aging have announced two opportunities to join the association’s staff supporting the councils across the state. Please see these opportunities below and pass along to any who may be interested. MCOA–Director of Member Services II...

TIME: As America Ages, Fewer Older Adults Provided Home-Delivered and Group Meals

by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2019 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

TIME Magazine published an article examining a national trend of an aging population contrasted with support for home-delivered and group meals that lag behind the demographic shift and inflation. The article notes that “the biggest chunk of [Older Americans...

New Bedford Chosen for NCOA Nutrition Assistance Program

by James Fuccione | Aug 14, 2019 | News and Updates, Programs

New Bedford is helping to lead the way for Age- and Dementia Friendly Community efforts in Massachusetts and will soon be benefiting from a partnership between the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Health eVillages, a non-profit organization that provides free,...

First Projects Funded by the Massachusetts Food Trust Program

by James Fuccione | Jun 19, 2019 | News and Updates

Food access can be a concern in many communities working to become Age- and Dementia Friendly, but the Massachusetts Food Trust Program reached a milestone in funding its first projects, which will address and improve how people across the state get their hands on...