by James Fuccione | Jan 17, 2018 | Data and Reports
Researchers from the University of Liege in Belgium found that ageism can be common in children, but kids who have a good relationship with their grandparents are less likely to become prejudiced against older adults. One of the major findings of this study revealed...
by James Fuccione | Nov 29, 2017 | News and Updates
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has announced a unique call for proposals for solutions adapted from international models to combat social isolation. The opportunity, which is dubbed “Developing Solutions for Social isolation in the U.S.: Learning from the...
by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2017 | News and Updates
The MIT AgeLab is recruiting high school students across New England for the OMEGA Summit, a fun, informative, and collaborative event on October 21, 2017. According to their website, OMEGA is an MIT AgeLab initiative designed to foster multigenerational connections...
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 2, 2015 | Member Spotlight
Janet Seckel-Cerrotti is the Executive Director of FriendshipWorks, where she has been helping to match volunteers with socially isolated elders for 30 years. What is FriendshipWorks? FriendshipWorks is a nonprofit dedicated to helping elders in the Boston and...
