Reminder: Take the Community Healthy Equity Survey from Mass DPH

by James Fuccione | Sep 27, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is reminding age- and dementia friendly stakeholders to promote the Community Health Equity Survey from the Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH). The survey will help communities improve conditions that impact health,...

American Planning Association’s 2023 Trend Report for Planners Includes Support for Age-and Dementia Friendly Community Efforts

by James Fuccione | Sep 20, 2023 | Data and Reports

The 2023 Trend Report for Planners from the American Planning Association includes “dementia and aging populations” as a highlighted issue. The report states that, “Planning for aging in place and dementia are more important than ever…Housing...

Connecticut Age Well Collaborative Releases Guide to Support Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts

by James Fuccione | Sep 20, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Like the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative is a statewide, cross-sector network promoting and supporting inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Their organization released a guide called “Practical...

Governor Healey Launches Free Community College for Massachusetts Residents 25+

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | News and Updates

Thanks to a new program in the recently-passed state budget, Governor Maura Healey announced MassReconnect establishing free community college for Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older. Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can promote this...

Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Team Release Policy Brief on Supporting Older Adults in Rural Areas

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A policy brief from the Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) team at Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the second in a series of publications dealing with the health and wellness of older adults, outlines the status of older adults living in rural environments...