MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/22-5/28

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2020 | Data and Reports, 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...

New Resource on Mental Health of Older Adult Veterans Released by VA

by Stephen Suplita | May 20, 2020 | News and Updates

In partnership with US Health and Human Services and the National Council on Aging, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a resource inventory intended to provide information for those interested in enhancing their outreach and support for older Veterans...

MHAC Urges Mass. Reopening Advisory Board to Consider Older Adults In Recommendations

by Stephen Suplita | May 14, 2020 | News and Updates

In a letter to the state’s Reopening Advisory Board, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative urged the group to include and consider older adults as it creates recommendations and strategies to reopen the economy. Governor Baker announced the creation of...

Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Metropolitan Area Planning Council/Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization – Essential Trips: A COVID-19 Response Discussion for Local Transit Providers...

Submit Comments to Reopening Advisory Board to Highlight Needs of Older Adults

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

On April 28, Governor Baker announced the formation of the Reopening Advisory Board, which will be Co-Chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. The Board includes representatives from the business community,...