by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network of communities and stakeholders to consider and promote the following funding opportunities. Mass. Councils on Aging FY21 SIG Grants: Outreach Grants: Dementia Friendly Massachusetts – Outreach to the...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce a special training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers – from council on aging van drivers...
by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | News and Updates
A tip sheet produced by the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH in collaboration with the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs offers families guidance on COVID-19 testing for a loved one living with dementia. As the resource...
by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2020 | News and Updates, Programs
Organizations and communities in the MHAC network have a range of virtual programs to support people living with dementia and their caregivers during the holiday season. The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH is helping people honor and remember loved ones with...
by James Fuccione | Nov 18, 2020 | Conferences
On November 10, 2020, JF&CS hosted the virtual symposium Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture: How We Talk and Teach About Dementia in Cultural and Linguistic Communities. Over 625 participants joined in a far-reaching discussion of disparities in the risk of...
