by James Fuccione | Nov 14, 2017 | News and Updates
Spearheaded by SeniorCare Inc. and the North Shore Community Health Network, UMass Boston will be facilitating open discussions this week to kickoff the Cape Ann Age & Dementia Friendly process. Members from all aspects of the community are encouraged to attend,...
by James Fuccione | Oct 25, 2017 | News and Updates
The state legislature’s Joint Committees on Public Health and Elder Affairs hosted an informational hearing titled “Alzheimer’s and Dementia as a Healthcare Crisis” with expert panels that included state officials, caregivers, researchers and...
by James Fuccione | Oct 5, 2017 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
For the first time since 1998, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is updating the state’s Pedestrian Plan, which aims to improve conditions for walkability throughout the Commonwealth. As part of that refresh, MassDOT has released a...
by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2017 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
AARP Massachusetts is pleased to announce two winners of the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program designed to fund projects that spark change and improve the quality of life at the local community level. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield...
by James Fuccione | Sep 1, 2017 | News and Updates
As part of its Fall Request for Proposals, the MetroWest Health Foundation will be awarding grants to communities in their coverage area that focus on Healthy Aging, which includes support for Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The support aligns with the final phase...
