Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MetroWest Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2020 | News and Updates

Since March, the MetroWest Health Foundation has pivoted its grantmaking and operations to support the region’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. In response to community listening and engagement, the foundation is including “COVID-19 Social Isolation...

UMass-Boston Report Shares How Massachusetts Senior Centers are Adapting, Responding to COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Councils on Aging (COAs) are considered the “front door” of services and supports for older residents and those who care for them. They provide a wide range of programs and services, designed to meet the varied needs and interests of a diverse older population. During...

Smart Growth America, CDC Launch ‘Champions Institute’ to Promote Complete Streets and Physical Activity

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity are now accepting applications for the Champions Institute, a new initiative for elected officials focused on safe streets and healthy...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 6/12-6/18

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Virtual ‘Community Conversations’ on Social Isolation and Loneliness Continue

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2020 | News and Updates

Age-friendly communities and MHAC partners are working to respond to social isolation and loneliness among older adults, both locally and statewide. MHAC is supporting a work group led by AARP Massachusetts and UMass Boston to conduct community conversations on social...