MHAC Webinar Recording: Understanding Technology as a Social Determinant of Health

by James Fuccione | Nov 11, 2020 | Data and Reports

As part of several workgroups and initiatives to address the digital divide among older adults – an issue that has been heightened during the pandemic – the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative recently co-hosted a webinar with the Executive Office of...

For Advocates Working with Veterans, NCLER Shares Recommended Resources

by James Fuccione | Nov 10, 2020 | News and Updates

In recognition of Veterans Day, the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is helping advocates and attorneys by releasing a set of recommended resources. Legal assistance programs often work with older Veterans who may have issues with benefits, housing,...

Joint Center for Housing Studies Analyzes Which Older Adults Have Access to Livable Neighborhoods

by James Fuccione | Nov 4, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and the AARP Public Policy Institute, which examines the AARP Livability Index, there are significant differences between who has access to the country’s most livable...

DPH Extends COVID-10 Community Impact Survey to 10/30

by James Fuccione | Oct 21, 2020 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced an extension to October 30th of the COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS) – an online survey aimed at collecting data to better understand and identify the social, economic, and health needs and inequities...

Community Resource for Strengthening Social Connections Compliments #ReachOutMA Campaign

by James Fuccione | Oct 14, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The work conducted by the Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community, UMass-Boston researchers and AARP Massachusetts led to a virtual summit early in October and a newly released resource with examples that communities can implement to address isolation and...