by James Fuccione | Aug 1, 2017 | News and Updates
Over the past seven months, we’ve worked closely to align the efforts of the Collaborative with our partners working to build age- and dementia friendly communities across the Commonwealth. Using as a guide the “Better Together” Report from AARP that...
by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2017 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) requests responses from individuals/organizations interested in participating on the new Determination of Need’s Community Health Initiative (CHI) Statewide Initiative Advisory Committee and/or the CHI Healthy Aging...
by James Fuccione | Jun 19, 2017 | News and Updates
Governor Charles D. Baker’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts will hold listening sessions to hear ideas about how to make the Commonwealth the most livable state for people of all ages. These sessions are a prime opportunity to shine a light on age-friendly...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2017 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
After a comprehensive assessment that drew the participation of more than 4,000 older adults from 23 neighborhoods across the city, Age-Friendly Boston announced a major milestone with the release of their 75-point action plan to enhance the quality of life for...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jun 29, 2016 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
By Walter Leutz, Heller School, Brandeis University What makes this a “healthy” community to grow old in? What could make it better? What do older adults do to be healthier and to make this a healthier community? These are the questions asked by “Healthy Aging:...
