by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2021 | News and Updates
In partnership with municipalities, housing authorities, nonprofits, and private entities, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is working to address issues related to the barriers to accessing and using the internet (otherwise known as the Digital Divide)...
by James Fuccione | Jul 28, 2021 | Data and Reports
Overall, more people think their local area is doing a good job than a poor job meeting the needs of older adults when it comes to many services, including health care, healthy food and nutrition, social activities, transportation, and in-home supports, according to a...
by James Fuccione | Jul 28, 2021 | News and Updates
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an informational bulletin to states’ Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies reaffirming that the 2019 Public Charge...
by James Fuccione | Jul 21, 2021 | News and Updates
The Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the award of $6.5 million total to cities and towns which applied for funding from the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program. Among those are several projects that are inclusive of older adults, thanks to...
by James Fuccione | Jul 21, 2021 | News and Updates
The “Caring for Those Who Care” webinar trainings, in partnership with the Diverse Elders Coalition, is halfway through the six-part series. Please join us, AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western Mass., who serve as the co-chairs of...
