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Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils that Support Age and Dementia Friendly Programs

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates

The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state – several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns...

American Alliance of Museums Outlines Opportunity for Supporting Older Adults and Age-Friendly Communities

by James Fuccione | Jul 17, 2024 | Data and Reports

In a recent blog post, the American Alliance of Museums promotes ways that museums can help strengthen age-friendly communities as places of social connection, employment, mental and physical engagement and combatting ageism. The article also notes that museum...

Pilot Program in Mass. Informs Extensive Guide on Social Prescribing

by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine released a guide for health care practitioners, insurance companies, and community organizations on how to integrate arts, culture, and nature into referral programs, a concept within a social prescribing model...

Age Friendly Funding Alerts: Mass Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts/MAPC, Falls Prevention

by James Fuccione | Nov 9, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Make it Public (Equitable Public Arts initiative), deadline – November 15 The New England...

NCOA Announces Call for Art, ‘Aging Well’ Photography Contest

by James Fuccione | Jan 15, 2020 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) believes every person deserves to age well and announced a call for photographers to submit work that explores the artistic expression of Aging Well for All—how older adults are making the most of their longevity. Show NCOA your...

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