‘Quick and Creative Street Projects’ Report from Barr, Solomon Foundations Display Impact of Local Projects

by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Among the ways communities adapted during the pandemic was to make simple, but impactful changes to streets and public spaces that spurred economic activity, improved walkability and enhanced safe gathering spaces. The Barr Foundation and the Lawrence and Lillian...

Pandemic’s Impact on Chelsea and the City’s Response, Including Older Adults, Highlighted in New Report

by James Fuccione | Nov 10, 2021 | Data and Reports

The City of Chelsea was featured among six communities in a report conducted by FSG and promoted by the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative, Tufts Health Plan Foundation and Executive Office of Elder Affairs on pandemic response that supported older adults. Now, a new...

With COVID-19 Booster Shots Comes Opportunity to Promote Health and Support Services

by James Fuccione | Nov 3, 2021 | News and Updates

With the availability of booster shots to protect against COVID-19, the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition and Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative are re-launching a one-page resource the two organizations created to  promote health and support service...

NADTC Releases Report Based on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Transportation Survey

by James Fuccione | Nov 3, 2021 | Data and Reports

In a previous blog post, MHAC shared the highlights from a national equity, diversity and inclusion transportation survey released by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC). That organization has followed up with the full results from that...

Broadband Equity Commission Invites MHAC to Present on Older Adults and the Digital Divide

by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates

This past week, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative was pleased to present a statewide perspective on older adults and digital equity to the Massachusetts Broadband Equity Commission. MHAC is among many organizations and stakeholders that have labeled technology as...