by James Fuccione | Jul 10, 2024 | News and Updates
WalkMassachusetts has compiled a list of funding strategies and opportunities into a resource to help organizations and municipalities improve walking infrastructure. This is a valuable guide for partners working to advance age- and dementia friendly communities. The...
by James Fuccione | Jun 5, 2024 | News and Updates
Mass Councils on Aging’s (MCOA) ActiveAgers is a new initiative aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing the quality of life for older adults across Massachusetts. This program shines a spotlight on the diverse and dynamic fitness programs offered by...
by James Fuccione | May 8, 2024 | News and Updates
May is Older Americans Month, but it’s also National Bike Month and AARP’s Livable Communities team has shared a range of resource that support bicycling for all ages. According to the League of American Bicyclists, older adults have some of the highest...
by James Fuccione | Oct 25, 2023 | Data and Reports
Noting the myriad benefits of physical activity for older adults, including the ability to maintain and improve mental health and cognitive ability, delay the onset of dementia, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
by James Fuccione | Aug 9, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The US Department of Health and Human recently released the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Review: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults, and a CDC-funded network called PAPREN (Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network) is taking the...
