Participate in a free Zoom training that will give you the knowledge and materials you need to share awareness about dementia. Continue reading
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Become a ‘Dementia Friend’ at an Upcoming Training
Participate in a free Zoom training that will give you the knowledge and materials you need to share awareness about dementia. Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. To learn more, watch this 2-minute video. Continue reading
Annual Report from Mass. Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias Includes Dementia Friendly Infrastructure Guidance
The Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias has released its annual report, which provides a summary of the Council’s progress, accomplishments, and next steps in implementing the state plan’s recommendations. Continue reading
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
In addition to the events listed below, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative reminds stakeholders and communities working to become more age and dementia friendly that May is National Older Americans Month. In a previous post, MHAC shared materials being promoted by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help recognize the event.
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Revolutionize 2022, LGBTQ+ Elders Conference, Alzheimer’s Association Money Management Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our stakeholder network to check out the following upcoming events: Continue reading
April Education and Awareness Programming Announced by Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH has announced a list of education and awareness programs throughout April for caregivers, people living with dementia and others looking to learn more.
Check out the list below for more information: Continue reading
Upcoming Virtual ‘Dementia Friends’ Training Opportunities
Participate in a free Zoom training that will give you the knowledge and materials you need to share awareness about dementia. Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Materials are available in 9 languages. To learn more, watch this 2-minute video.
Three different training dates are now available. Adults and high school students in Massachusetts are eligible to participate. Choose the date/time that is best for you!
- Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom
Sponsored by Talk of Ages Community Leadership Fellowship (TACLF) Program at Lasell University
Please register by noon on March 29 by clicking this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsc-Gsqj8iG9AZHFJx3vYypaw-zk5sntwK
- Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
Please register by noon on May 3 by clicking this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckd-muqzoiHdfQHmugQ3R1JI-n4WDYjCvy
- Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom
Dementia Friends Champion Training, sponsored by AARP. Please register by noon on June 27 by clicking the Zoom link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucu-opj8oHdePHE26KTUEIX6H7tdo7iXA
Or visit https://www.dementiafriendsma.org/dementia-friends-massachusetts-champions-training
MassDOT Includes Dementia Friendly Design Guide in ‘Shared Streets & Spaces’ Grant Resources
The Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program from the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT), which has a current funding round with application due on March 1, has provided an opportunity for cities and towns to improve public health, safe mobility, and strengthened commerce. The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is proud to share that MassDOT has included a guide on dementia friendly design considerations in its resource library for the program. Continue reading
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
There are always opportunities to access education and training that can help your community or organization become more age- and dementia friendly. Check out the following events listed below:
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
There are always opportunities to access education and training that can help your community or organization become more age- and dementia friendly. Check out the following events listed below: