by James Fuccione | Jul 26, 2023 | News and Updates
In a previous post, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) promoted regional planning processes led by Metropolitan Planning Organizations that aim to gather input on local and regional transportation. Those processes remain open and MHAC encourages...
by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report from Smart Growth America takes a look back in time to examine the damage and inequities that were deliberately created by and in the federal transportation program from ~1950 onward, examines our current circumstances, and outlines concrete steps that...
by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs
In a recent blog post, the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) promoted the Home Modification Loan Program, which may be helpful to age- and dementia friendly communities looking to address local housing issues. The Home Modification Loan...
by James Fuccione | Jul 5, 2023 | News and Updates
Register to join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative on July 18th for a new Equity in Aging initiative with a presentation on research that explores how community design impacts effective caregiving. We know that where we live matters for our health, and so...
by James Fuccione | Jul 5, 2023 | News and Updates
Slower epigenetic (biological) aging is associated with exposure to green space, according to researchers based at Northwestern University. According to the study results, people who lived near more green spaces were biologically 2.5 years younger, on average, than...