by James Fuccione | Nov 20, 2017 | Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
The following is posted with permission from WalkBoston and written by Gwen Miller who is the Land Use Director and Town Planner for Lenox, MA. This article was featured in WalkBoston’s October 2017 newsletter. Lenox, in the Berkshires, has just over 5,000 residents....
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Apr 11, 2016 | News and Updates
Cross-Posted from Sunrise Senior Living By Julia Little Growing old presents new challenges to staying healthy and in good spirits. By following these tips, seniors can minimize the risk of getting sick, less independent or unhappy in their golden years. Adapting to...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Feb 17, 2015 | News and Updates, Programs
Cross-posted from Hebrew SeniorLife By Jennifer Rhodes-Kropf, M.D., Hebrew SeniorLife February is American Heart Health month, which makes it a great time to make changes that can improve the health of your heart. As a geriatrician at Center Communities of Brookline,...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 17, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field
By Raymond Santos, Community Relations Director, Ethos Falls are one of the biggest health risks for older adults. In fact, one in three adults aged 65 and older falls each year. Up to 30 percent of those who fall suffer injuries that make it difficult to move around...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 4, 2014 | Programs, Stories from the Field
By Ann L. Hartstein, Secretary, Executive Office of Elder Affairs September is Healthy Aging month, and healthy living is the path to healthy aging. Five years ago the Patrick Administration launched its Aging Agenda, just ahead of the Baby Boomer Age In, which began...