Mass. DPH Requests Participation in COVID-19 Impact Survey

by James Fuccione | Sep 3, 2020 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health needs your help supporting communities impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Join this webinar to learn how you can help disseminate a survey so that findings can be used to shine a light on where help is needed most....

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MetroWest Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2020 | News and Updates

Since March, the MetroWest Health Foundation has pivoted its grantmaking and operations to support the region’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. In response to community listening and engagement, the foundation is including “COVID-19 Social Isolation...

Upcoming Learning Opportunities on Inclusive Dementia Support and Memory Cafes

by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2020 | News and Updates

MHAC is proud to work with Dementia Friendly leaders that will be hosting some upcoming learning opportunities on inclusive support for people living with Dementia as well as Memory Cafes. The first, hosted by JF&CS, is the “Percolator” quarterly...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/27/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 27, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

UMass Gerontology Institute Highlights Research on How Systemic Racism Shapes the Lives of Older Black Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Racial discrimination experienced over the course of a life has a devastating cumulative effect on older Black adults. Gerontologists at the University of Massachusetts Boston have spent years studying the many racial disparities that impact the daily lives of older...