With COVID-19 Booster Shots Comes Opportunity to Promote Health and Support Services

by James Fuccione | Nov 3, 2021 | News and Updates

With the availability of booster shots to protect against COVID-19, the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative are re-launching a one-page resource the two organizations created to  promote health and support service...

Dementia Friendly Transportation Driver Training Available Free via MCOA, MassMobility and Alzheimer’s Association

by James Fuccione | Oct 13, 2021 | News and Updates

Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce an encore of the highly popular training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers of all types, the tools...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Cultural Council, Adira Foundation, IT Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 29, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following grant opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly community efforts. You can see previous posts about funding opportunities here. Mass Cultural Council –...

Alzheimer’s Association Announces September Virtual Events

by James Fuccione | Aug 25, 2021 | News and Updates

The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH released their September calendar of virtual events that offer support and guidance to caregivers and people living with dementia, but those working to advance age- and dementia friendly communities may be interested to help...

Upcoming Education for Dementia Caregivers from Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Jul 28, 2021 | News and Updates, Programs

The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH announced a schedule of upcoming virtual education opportunities for caregivers and professionals. A listing of upcoming programs, along with previously recorded webinars that can be watched at any time, are available here on...