The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to be part of two upcoming virtual events – one with the John A. Hartford Foundation and Milbank Memorial Fund and the other co-hosted with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and Babson College.
October 29th: Understanding Technology as a Social Determinant of Health
Technology access is essential for our physical and emotional health, often acting as the gateway to our lives for connection, information, healthcare, and work during COVID-19.
The importance of technology and the ability to both access and utilize that technology has been significantly elevated during the pandemic – especially for older adults.
Join MHAC, EOEA and Babson College for a presentation that will feature innovations and insights on how to address the myriad of issues and opportunities around technology and healthy aging.
Join MHAC for presentations on moving towards an age-friendly ecosystem as well an overview of national programs, initiatives, and trends on healthy aging by:
- Terry Fulmer, Ph.D., RN, FAAN – President, John A. Hartford Foundation
- Christopher Koller – Milbank Memorial Fund
Reactions will follow the presentations from communities in Massachusetts committed to becoming more age- and dementia-friendly, including:
- Emily Shea, Commissioner, Boston Age Strong Commission/Age-Friendly Boston
- Samantha Hamilton, LiveWell Springfield Manager/Age-and Dementia Friendly Springfield
- Laura Kittross, Public Health Program Manager, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission/Age-Friendly Berkshires
- Christine Sullivan, Program Manager and Grant Coordinator, Coastline Elderly Services/Age-Friendly New Bedford