by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | Data and Reports
During 2021, the Alliance for Digital Equity conducted an assessment of the digital divide and digital equity with over 100 organizations in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties of Massachusetts. Combined with recent census data, the assessment led to a report...
by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | Data and Reports
A new AARP report titled “The Economic Impact of Age Discrimination” estimates that the U.S. economy stands to lose as much $850 billion due to ageist hiring practices, workforce culture, and a lack of focus on retention of older workers, among other...
by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is continuing its series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After a...
by James Fuccione | Jun 23, 2021 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative’s Equity in Aging Committee, including AARP Massachusetts and the Public Health Institute of Western MA, is co-hosting a series of webinars with the Diverse Elders Coalition titled, “Caring for Those who Care.” After an...
by James Fuccione | Jun 16, 2021 | News and Updates
In recognition of Pride Month, the fist training webinar in the Caring for Those Who Care series will focus on LGBT caregivers and older adults. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and its Equity in Aging Committee co-led by AARP Massachusetts and the Public...