Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – Reminders: MHAC Meetings, Alzheimer’s Association First Responder Training, Dementia Friends Champion Training

by James Fuccione | Nov 14, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is promoting the following events and opportunities to help promote and support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Equity in Aging Webinar and Discussion (virtual, Nov. 21st at 11 am) Join the...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, MHAC Equity in Aging, MHAC Statewide Network, Alzheimer’s Association First Responder Training

by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is promoting the following events and opportunities to help promote and support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Financial Wellness for Family Caregivers, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series (virtual,...

Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities Can Get Support from BU’s MetroBridge Program

by James Fuccione | Nov 6, 2023 | News and Updates

The MetroBridge program at Boston University’s Initiative on Cities is currently seeking government and community project partners for the spring 2024 semester. Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have benefitted from working with BU...

ACL Reports Uptick in Scam Calls Posing as ‘Eldercare Locator’

by James Fuccione | Oct 30, 2023 | News and Updates

The Eldercare Locator and Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL) managed by Administration for Community Living (ACL) are trusted resources that help connect older adults and people with disabilities with resources in their community. Recently, Eldercare...

World Health Organization Releases Toolkit for Promoting Physical Activity Among Older People

by James Fuccione | Oct 25, 2023 | Data and Reports

Noting the myriad benefits of physical activity for older adults, including the ability to maintain and improve mental health and cognitive ability, delay the onset of dementia, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, the World Health Organization (WHO)...