by James Fuccione | Apr 5, 2023 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have an opportunity to engage the MetroBridge program at BU’s Initiative on Cities, which is currently seeking government and community project partners for the 2023–2024 academic year, including...
by James Fuccione | Mar 29, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
With a focus on the connection between civic health and thriving people and places, the new 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R) Report brings actionable data, evidence, guidance and stories to support community-led efforts to grow community power and...
by James Fuccione | Mar 29, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
During calendar year 2022, the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias continued its work to implement the recommendations presented in the Massachusetts State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, April 2021 (state plan). This...
by James Fuccione | Feb 2, 2023 | News and Updates
When the interstate highway system was created in the mid-20th century, the routes isolated or destroyed urban neighborhoods nationwide, particularly those with predominantly Black or poor populations. AARP is highlighting seven older adults who lived in those places...
by James Fuccione | Dec 14, 2022 | News and Updates
John Hancock, the City of Boston, AARP Massachusetts, UMass Boston, and Healthy Places by Design have announced the recipients of the “Activating Boston grant” – a new pilot program investing in the creation of more accessible, age-inclusive outdoor spaces...
