by James Fuccione | Dec 22, 2021 | News and Updates
A growing coalition of partners led by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) has launched a new website focused on fostering the growth of age- and dementia friendly community work in the region. With the support of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the PVPC...
by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Led by the Public Health Institute of Western Mass., with an expert advisory group and supported by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation and the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, a new study reveals the barriers to housing and healthy aging for older...
by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | News and Updates
Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced 50 community organizations across the region, including 10 in Massachusetts, will receive a total of $500,000 in Momentum Fund grants to advance health equity and support community resilience. The organizations serve people...
by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Among the ways communities adapted during the pandemic was to make simple, but impactful changes to streets and public spaces that spurred economic activity, improved walkability and enhanced safe gathering spaces. The Barr Foundation and the Lawrence and Lillian...
by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | News and Updates
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and others are promoting resources around Older Drivers Safety Week taking place Dec. 6-10. The resources help families and friends of older drivers have...