Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: CarFit Training, Mel King Institute, Alzheimer’s Association

by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates

Check out the following events and trainings that may be of interest to age- and dementia friendly community stakeholders. CarFit Training CarFit is a joint initiative of AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association to promote older driver safety and...

With Input from MHAC, ‘Connecting Communities through Digital Equity’ Report Released by MassINC, MACP

by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2022 | Data and Reports

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is grateful to have participated in a working group led by MassINC and the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership that informed a new report titled “Connecting Communities Through Digital Equity.” The report...

AARP Research Shows Nearly 2 Out of 3 Older Women Regularly Face Discrimination

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Ageism was the most frequently reported type of discrimination among women 50 and older who experience discrimination regularly, according to recent AARP research. A poll of 6,643 women over the age of 18 conducted by AARP and the University of Chicago reveal bias in...

New England’s First LGBTQ-Friendly Affordable Senior Housing Breaks Ground in Boston

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Public officials recently gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of a former school in Hyde Park that will eventually transform into 74 mixed-income rental units intended for LGBTQ people ages 62 and older. Pennrose and the nonprofit group LGBTQ Senior Housing are...

WHO Begins Recognizing Age-Friendly Airports

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the first “age-friendly” airports in the world with a pair in Ireland launching the initiative. Ireland West Airport and Shannon Airport were recognized with a ceremony that included the World Health...