Gov. Baker Signs Nation-Leading Law to Strengthen Alzheimer’s, Dementia Treatment

by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2018 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

Governor Baker was joined by members of the Administration, Legislature and healthy aging community today at the ceremonial signing of H.4116 An Act relative to Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the Commonwealth during an event at the Alzheimer’s Association in...

City of Boston Launches Age- and Dementia Friendly Business Designation

by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2018 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston’s Commission on Affairs of the Elderly  launched their Age and Dementia-Friendly Business designation, a new pilot program that encourages local businesses to make their spaces and services more inclusive for people...

Healthy Aging Job Alert: Dementia Friendly MA Program Manager

by James Fuccione | Jul 5, 2018 | Jobs

Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) seeks a full-time (40 hours/week) Project Manager (PM) for the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts’ (DFM) Initiative.  The PM is responsible for ongoing implementation of a grass roots plan to engage 115 communities in becoming...

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...