MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/27/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 27, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

How Healthy Aging Data Report Can Contribute to Fight Against COVID-19 in Massachusetts

by Stephen Suplita | Apr 22, 2020 | Data and Reports

Thanks to the research team at UMass-Boston’s Gerontology Institute with support from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the public can access the Healthy Aging Data Report with community profiles on all 351 cities and towns in the state on the Massachusetts...

Updates and Info from Organizations, State Agencies Aid Coronavirus Response

by James Fuccione | Mar 12, 2020 | Data and Reports

State agencies and organizations are providing valuable information, updates and action in response to the coronavirus. In addition to those updates from MHAC partners and organizations listed below, people can continue to visit the Massachusetts Department of Public...

Home Alone Revisited: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Care

by James Fuccione | Apr 17, 2019 | Data and Reports

AARP’s Public Policy Institute announced a follow-up study that builds on the landmark Home Alone study, which was the first national look at how family caregivers are managing medical/nursing tasks, such as managing medications, changing dressings, and other...

Elizabeth Chen Appointed Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs

by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2019 | News and Updates

Elizabeth Chen, PhD, MBA, MPH has been named Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) effective June 3, 2019. EOEA promotes independence, empowerment, and well-being of older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families in...