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...
by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is leading a team that is looking to capture the incredible age- and dementia-friendly work done across the Commonwealth for our collective annual progress report for ReiMAgine Aging, the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan....
by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2021 | News and Updates
MHAC previously announced that the MassTrails grant program is open. The program provides matching grants to communities, public entities, and non-profit organizations to plan, design, create, and maintain the diverse network of trails, trail systems, and trails...
by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2021 | Data and Reports
A national poll of nearly 3,000 people in the U.S. conducted in June finds most older adults adjusted their lifestyles to maintain their health and community connectedness. The 2021 Home and Community Survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for AARP,...
by James Fuccione | Nov 17, 2021 | News and Updates
A new collaboration between AARP and home improvement chain Lowe’s, called the Lowe’s Livable Home initiative, aims to provide strategies and information to help make living spaces more accessible for everyone and allow older adults to stay in their homes safely...
