Focus on Dutch “Dementia Villages” in Media Highlight Dementia Friendly Design

by James Fuccione | Aug 24, 2022 | News and Updates

A recent and comprehensive article from the Boston Globe focused on the Dutch system of support for older adults, including long-term care and dementia care while an explainer video from Vox provides a summary of the same system. Both highlight dementia friendly...

Point32Health Foundation Commits $1 Million to Organizations Working on Social and Racial Justice

by James Fuccione | Aug 10, 2022 | News and Updates

Point32Health Foundation today announced grants totaling $1 million to advance social and racial equity. The funds will support nonprofit organizations that include diverse voices and perspectives, eliminate systemic barriers, and advocate for stronger communities....

More Age-Friendly Projects Included in Latest Round of Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards

by James Fuccione | Aug 3, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MAssDOT) announced $16.4 million for 184 new awards to 138 municipalities and seven Regional Transit Authorities through the Shared Streets and Spaces Program. Five of the awards are specifically geared towards...

Deadline is 7/31 For Submitting Feedback for MassDOT’s ‘Beyond Mobility’ Plan

by James Fuccione | Jul 27, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is encouraging age- and dementia friendly community stakeholders to submit comments to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) survey to inform their long-range transportation plan, called Beyond...

AARP Creates Disaster Resilience Toolkit to Support Older Adults in Emergency Preparedness

by James Fuccione | Jul 19, 2022 | News and Updates

Noting the aging population and a growing body of evidence revealing that older adults are disproportionately impacted during disasters, AARP released a Disaster Resilience Tool Kit. The resource has been created for local leaders, government staff, aging services...