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 | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates
Older adults – and people of all ages – looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. MHAC recognizes the physical and...
by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2020 | Jobs
Neighborhood Coordinator – FriendshipWorks This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Programs. The position is responsible for all aspects of the Friendly Visiting program in assigned neighborhoods, including outreach, volunteer recruitment and...
by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2020 | Data and Reports
Younger generations are lonelier than older generations, according to a new report called “Loneliness and the Workplace” from Cigna, which is a follow-up to their 2018 study. Nearly eight in 10 Gen Zers (79%) and seven in 10 millennials (71%) are lonely,...
