Take the ‘Cycling Past 50’ Survey from AARP

by James Fuccione | Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates

An AARP survey is compiling data about cycling and people age 50 or older in order to inform local leaders, transportation practitioners and community members so they can encourage and plan for better and safer bicycling experiences for people of all ages. This...

New WalkBoston Guides Offer Infrastructure Improvements and Policies to Promote Age-Friendly Walking

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2020 | News and Updates

As communities continue to look at safe reopening practices during COVID-19, WalkBoston is releasing a timely pair of resources aimed at improving physical infrastructure and highlighting policies that promote age-friendly walking. WalkBoston is represented at the...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 7/10-7/16

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Ageism and Health Examined by National Poll on Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | Jul 15, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

New results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging find that more than 80% of those polled say they commonly experience at least one form of ageism in their day-to-day lives. Carried out by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation...

Governor Signs Bill Allowing All Residents to Vote by Mail in 2020 Elections

by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2020 | News and Updates

Massachusetts this week became the latest state to allow all residents to vote by mail in any 2020 election, with no excuse needed. The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become age-friendly to promote this option among their older...