Tufts Health Plan Foundation Supports Efforts to Make Communities Better for All Ages

by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced new community investments that reflect its commitment to make our cities and towns great places to grow up and grow old. The nearly $1.8 million supports 16 community organizations working to make communities healthier for people...

Help Promote Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June

by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2018 | News and Updates, Programs

This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is working hard to promote Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.  This year their focus is highlighting the critical importance of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.  Locally, The Alzheimer’s...

“Memory Sunday” Event to Raise Dementia Awareness Among Faith Communities

by James Fuccione | Jun 7, 2018 | News and Updates

The City of Boston, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH and other organizations are sponsoring the first “Memory Sunday” event in the Northeast on Sunday, June 10th. The idea behind Memory Sunday is that every...

Momentum Fund Open to Advance Age- and Dementia Friendly Community Movement

by James Fuccione | May 24, 2018 | News and Updates, Programs

With the Momentum Fund open, Tufts Health Plan Foundation continues to lead the way in supporting healthy aging with a new initiative will to advance age-friendly and dementia-friendly work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Grants of up to $10,000 will...

Dementia Friends Initiative Underway in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | May 17, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in Massachusetts. By helping everyone in a community...