by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2025 | News and Updates
On October 21, more than forty community members gathered in the bright community room of the Greenfield Public Library—also a partner and advocate organization for Age & Dementia Friendly communities—to share ideas, celebrate local progress, and imagine what...
by James Fuccione | Oct 29, 2025 | Data and Reports
The People Say is an online research hub that features first-hand insights from older adults and caregivers on the issues most important to them, as well as feedback from experts on policies affecting older adults. Communities working to become more age- and dementia...
by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates
An updated edition of the “MassHealth: The Basics” chart pack is available from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The chart...
by James Fuccione | Oct 15, 2025 | Data and Reports
A new report that updates previous studies from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston reveals older adults with the fewest financial resources die, on average, nine years earlier than those with the greatest wealth. NCOA and...
by James Fuccione | Oct 8, 2025 | News and Updates
Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities. The American Society on Aging has a list of resources that communities and organizations can use to spread awareness,...
