58 community organizations receive nearly $6 million in grants from Point32Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Dec 21, 2023 | News and Updates

Point32Health Foundation recently announced nearly $6 million will go to 58 community organizations across the region to support efforts to improve access to healthy food, advance healthy aging, address behavioral health needs, and promote social and racial justice....

Age-and Dementia Friendly Franklin County & North Quabbin Launch Action Plan

by James Fuccione | Nov 29, 2023 | Data and Reports

After three years, nearly 2,000 surveys, several focus groups and countless meetings, the Age- and Dementia Friendly Franklin County & North Quabbin initiative launched its action plan with a room full of supporters, volunteers, partner organizations and older...

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...