Free Virtual First Responder Training: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Updates

The Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be hosting two free virtual trainings to educate Fire and EMS personnel on the impact that Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias may have on individuals and communities. This program has...

Next50 Grantees Include Regional Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2024 | News and Updates

Next50, a national foundation based in Denver focused on creating a world that values aging, announced nearly $4 million in grants through its Changing Aging grant program. Among the grantees is the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), which partners with...

December Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Nov 26, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout December: Virtual Programs For Caregivers December 10 at 12 PM ► Communicating Effectively...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2024, Mass. Caregiver Coalition Breakfast

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: “Let’s Talk about Dementia and Culture 2024,” hosted by Dementia Friends...

Massachusetts Communities Recognized in AARP’s Livability Index

by James Fuccione | Oct 16, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville were among the Massachusetts communities that showed up in AARP’s Livability Index “Top 100” that represent strong scores for being age-friendly. The AARP Livability Index Tool was recently updated and draws on more...