by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly that are focused on supporting digital equity may be interested in the Apartment Wi-Fi Program from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Building off a successful pilot program, MAPC received...
by James Fuccione | Aug 23, 2023 | News and Updates
In a recent blog post, the organization Project for Public Places focuses on “placemaking” and using public space as a way to address social isolation. Sociability is one of the four segments that define the Place Diagram, a visual representation of what...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) survey of more than 21,000 older adults (defined as those aged 55 and older) across 21 countries finds that respondents largely agree about the importance of having purpose, managing stress, enjoying meaningful connections with...
by James Fuccione | May 10, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Surgeon General has created a Framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection. This details the critical and actionable next steps that individuals, communities, organizations, and governments can take to foster social connection. According to the...
by James Fuccione | Apr 5, 2023 | Conferences, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following events, which may be of interest to stakeholders advancing inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Caregiver Webinar Series: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Wishes for...
