by Stephen Suplita | Apr 22, 2020 | News and Updates
MHAC is pleased to pass along the following funding opportunities for communities and organizations. Some are in response to COVID-19 and some are more general opportunties for Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities and stakeholders. More information on similar...
by Stephen Suplita | Apr 20, 2020 | News and Updates
Nesterly, an intergenerational homesharing platform, in partnership with the City of Boston, created a new, free service called Good Neighbors. Good Neighbors supports older adults who must stay home as a result of COVID-19 by matching them with volunteers to fulfill...
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...
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...
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...
