New Index from PHI Ranks States on Direct Care Workforce Policy Supports

by James Fuccione | Jan 11, 2023 | Data and Reports

A new online tool is available to help policymakers, advocates, and other leaders in various states understand how they support direct care workers, where they can improve, and how they compare to other states. Created and led by PHI, the Direct Care Workforce State...

MHAC Adds New Local Advocacy Resources to Assist Age- and Dementia Friendly Community Efforts

by James Fuccione | Feb 9, 2022 | News and Updates

Communities working to become age- and dementia friendly often identify needs or opportunities that can be addressed through advocacy on a local level. To help stakeholders influence and improve local government policy for healthy aging, the Massachusetts Healthy...

MBTA Soliciting Feedback with Bus Network Redesign Travel Survey

by James Fuccione | Jul 21, 2021 | News and Updates

The Bus Network Redesign being conducted by the MBTA is a once-in-a-generation attempt to make bold improvements to the bus network for the people who depend on it most. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network to submit feedback to promote...

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,...

Statements on Racism and Inequity from Healthy Aging Organizations

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

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is proud to promote inclusive communities that support all older adults and residents of all ages. In light of recent and ongoing racial violence as well as the protests taking place across the country and all over...