Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: September 2022

by James Fuccione | Sep 7, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the following upcoming events: Dementia Friends Champion Training (September 14, 9:30am to noon) This training will...

NORC Report: Many Middle-Income Seniors Will Not Be Able to Pay for Long-Term Care and Housing in 10 Years

by James Fuccione | Aug 31, 2022 | Data and Reports

A new NORC analysis updating the groundbreaking “Forgotten Middle” study finds that there will be 16 million middle-income seniors in 2033, many of whom will struggle to pay for the health, personal care, and housing services that they need. For instance, excluding...

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...