Robin Lipson Appointed Secretary of Elder Affairs

by James Fuccione | Nov 20, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to promote an announcement from Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh that Robin Lipson has been appointed to the role of Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), effective...

AgeStrong Boston, Urban League and Lyft Partner to Offer ‘Healthy Rides’ to Wellness Services for Older Bostonians

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2024 | News and Updates

Following closures of pharmacies in Boston neighborhoods, and to improve access to a range of health and wellness services, the Boston AgeStrong Commission teamed up with the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and Lyft on the “Holistic Health Access...

AARP Shares Recap of ‘Designing for All Ages’ Virtual Event with Videos and Other Resources

by James Fuccione | Nov 18, 2024 | Conferences, News and Updates

AARP Livable Communities Team recently hosted a virtual workshop titled, “Designing for People of All Ages” and released a recap summary with age-friendly design examples and resources that may be useful and informative to communities working to become...

MetroBridge Program at Boston University is Available to Support Local Initiatives

by James Fuccione | Nov 5, 2024 | News and Updates

The MetroBridge program at BU’s Initiative on Cities is currently seeking municipal and community project partners for the spring 2025 semester. MetroBridge works to embed your city, town, NGO, or community organization’s research needs into semester-long...

Attorney General’s Office Seeks Community Feedback To Inform Drafting Of Assisted Living Residences Regulations

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking public feedback to inform drafting consumer protection regulations for assisted living residences in Massachusetts. Members of the public can provide comments to the AGO through an online form,...