A new research report from the LTSS Center @UMass-Boston outlines how community stakeholders can help older adults better prepare for and recover from climate change-related emergencies. Continue reading
Tag Archives: civic participation
NCOA Partners with HealthyVoting.org to Help Older Adults Participate Safely This Election
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is partnering with We Can Vote to provide important information to older adults across the country about how to vote in a healthy and safe way. Continue reading
N4A, engAGED Recognize Age Strong Boston’s Civic Academy as a Best Practice for Keeping Older Adults Engaged
engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults is a national effort to increase social engagement among older adults. Administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community
Living—and in collaboration with Generations United, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes—engAGED identifies and disseminates information about emerging trends, resources and replication strategies that the Aging
Network can customize to engage older adults in their communities. Continue reading
Deadline to Register for Mass. Primary Elections Approaching on 8/22
A campaign from AARP to “Protect 50+ Voters” provides important election information for each state and serves as a reminder that the deadline to register for the primaries in Massachusetts is quickly approaching on August 22nd. Continue reading
Governor Signs Bill Allowing All Residents to Vote by Mail in 2020 Elections
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 residents. Continue reading
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/22-5/28
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 of individuals and partners, including communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly.
Please see the latest updates below: Continue reading
Nominate an Individual or Team for the Fifth Annual ‘Navigator Awards’
In the fifth annual Navigator Awards, Route Fifty – an organization connecting people and ideas that advance local government across the country – will honor individuals and teams who work in or with state, county and municipal governments in the United States. Continue reading
Guest Blog Post: Memory Cafes Provide a Place for Friends to Stay Connected
One of the many special aspects of memory cafés is that they provide a way for friends to spend time together. Continue reading
engAGED Community Engagement Guide for Age-Friendly Communities
As Older Americans Month comes to a close, the National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adutls (engAGED) has launched a Community Toolkit with resources that can be used year-round to promote social engagement among older adults in your community. Continue reading
New Study Reports Health Benefits of Volunteering for Lower-Income Older Adults
Results from an independent study sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service reveal that Senior Corps volunteers are not only improving the lives of others, they are also improving their own. Continue reading
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