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,...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 4/24-4/30

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 29, 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...

How Healthy Aging Data Report Can Contribute to Fight Against COVID-19 in Massachusetts

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 22, 2020 | Data and Reports

Thanks to the research team at UMass-Boston’s Gerontology Institute with support from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the public can access the Healthy Aging Data Report with community profiles on all 351 cities and towns in the state on the Massachusetts...

Accessing Age-Friendly Parks, Trails and Community Walks During COVID-19

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates

Older adults – and people of all ages – looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. MHAC recognizes the physical and...

NCOA Releasing New Tools to Help Older Adults Access Benefits

by James Fuccione | Feb 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Find Your Benefits to Age Well is an annual campaign coordinated by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) that unites groups with a common mission—connecting low-income Medicare beneficiaries to critical supports to improve their economic security and health—to drive...