MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 4/10-4/16

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 14, 2020 | News and Updates

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 of individuals and partners, including communities...

AARP Shares COVID-19 Resources, Supports Meals on Wheels America with $250,000 Gift

by James Fuccione | Mar 17, 2020 | News and Updates

As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic – including a website with helpful information for older adults – AARP announced a $250,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America to support urgently needed outreach to isolated seniors. The gift is...

Nominate a 2020 ‘Trailblazer in Aging’ by March 4

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Trailblazer in Aging Awards. There are several award categories listed below. Last year’s winners included the Healthy Living Center of Excellence (HLCE) in the “innovator”...

Mass. Health & Hospital Association Issues Statewide Report on Community Benefits

by James Fuccione | Feb 12, 2020 | Data and Reports

According to the Attorney General’s Office, Massachusetts hospitals provided $641 million in community benefits for residents of Massachusetts in Fiscal Year 2018. The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, for the first time, compiled the support provided to...

NCOA Releasing New Tools to Help Older Adults Access Benefits

by James Fuccione | Feb 12, 2020 | News and Updates

Find Your Benefits to Age Well is an annual campaign coordinated by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) that unites groups with a common mission—connecting low-income Medicare beneficiaries to critical supports to improve their economic security and health—to drive...