by James Fuccione | Sep 25, 2024 | News and Updates
The Falls Free® Initiative is a national effort led by NCOA to address the growing public health issue of fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults. During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NCOA is also promoting the Falls Free Checkup, where people can...
by James Fuccione | Sep 18, 2024 | News and Updates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is promoting a campaign to help educate people with Medicare, and their loved ones, on how to protect themselves against Medicare Hospice fraud. Every day, criminals target older Americans with one goal – to steal...
by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 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 September: Virtual Programs For Caregivers: September 5 at 6 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver:...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | Data and Reports
More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older helps take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health issue or disability, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of Michigan. In all, 23% of caregivers are caring for an...
by James Fuccione | May 30, 2024 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation this week to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts. This timing is part of the...
