by James Fuccione | Mar 23, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
New research from Rutgers University provides an overview of dementia friendly initiatives in Massachusetts, including their evolution and development across the state. The report outlines who is involved and how different initiatives go from a concept to local...
by James Fuccione | Mar 16, 2022 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities to consider the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Boston Age Strong Commission: The Creating Connections and Reducing...
by James Fuccione | Mar 2, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) with support from the AARP Foundation, released a research brief that elevates the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for older adults and the positive impacts of the temporary increase in...
by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | News and Updates
In addition to recent efforts to expand Americans’ access to free testing, people in either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage will be able to get over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost starting in early spring. Under the new initiative, Medicare...
by James Fuccione | Jan 19, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
To inform the ReiMAgine Aging; Year 3 Progress Report, which will look to capture the incredible age- and dementia friendly work of 2021, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is joining the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in asking its statewide network and...