Age & Dementia Friendly Community Grants Available Now!
LifePath is now seeking proposals for projects that support our region’s Age & Dementia Friendly communities—where older adults and residents of all ages can enjoy greater well-being, connectivity, and belonging. With generous support from Point32 Health Foundation, the second annual Age & Dementia Community Grant program seeks your leadership to make your Franklin County and
Highlights from the Age & Dementia Friendly Regional Showcase
On October 21, more than forty community members gathered in the bright community room of the Greenfield Public Library—also a partner and advocate organization for Age & Dementia Friendly communities—to share ideas, celebrate local progress, and imagine what comes next. Hosted by LifePath, the Age & Dementia Friendly Regional Showcase brought together voices from across
Aging, Community, and the Power of Podcasting
In our Age Friendly communities, the voices of local older adults matter—and it matters that they are heard. These voices are treasures of wisdom, experience, and insight. And with over 20,000 people over the age of 65 in Franklin County, that’s a lot of voices. And boy, do they have stories to tell.
But how to
Rethinking the Senior Center: Age & Dementia Friendly South County
When people hear “senior center,” they usually picture a place older adults gather for programs and activities. But what if a senior center became something more—a place that leads its community in asking bigger questions, such as: What kind of community are we for older adults and people living with dementia? What kind of community
Rethinking the Senior Center: Age & Dementia Friendly South County
When people hear “senior center,” they usually picture a place older adults gather for programs and activities. But what if a senior center became something more—a place that leads its community in asking bigger questions: What kind of community are we for older adults and people living with dementia? What kind of community do we
Age & Dementia Friendly Community Awards Support Local Innovation
The rural communities of Franklin County and the North Quabbin are places of deep beauty, strong bonds, and self-determination. They’re also home to a significantly greater proportion of older adults than the rest of the Commonwealth. Indeed, Franklin County has a larger proportion of people over 65 than Florida, and 60% more older adults than
LifePath’s Jason Molony Interviewed on GCTV about Age & Dementia Friendly Grants Program
Recently, LifePath’s Jason Molony was interviewed on GCTV about the new Age & Dementia Friendly Grants Program. LifePath is currently seeking proposals for a limited number of projects that support our region’s vision of Age & Dementia Friendly communities, where older adults and residents of all ages can enjoy greater safety, connectivity, and belonging. With
When the Unthinkable Happens: Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults & Caregivers
My experience as the adult child of older parents in a natural disaster began with a text from a friend: “Are your parents OK?” I scanned the news and was horrified. There were countless images of their picturesque western North Carolina small town and others like it, seemingly wiped away by walls of rushing brown
LifePath Secures Major Grants to Support Age & Dementia Friendly Initiatives
LifePath recently received two significant grants to further Age & Dementia Friendly Initiatives in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. These funds, totaling $690,000, will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our community. The grants were awarded by Point32Health Foundation and the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy
Aging in Place Workshop Series Recordings
In Spring 2024, LifePath partnered with Greenfield Community College to offer a series of virtual programs on Aging in Place. Here are the links to the recorded versions of the workshops. (To view, click on the YouTube image on the lower left side of the screen.)
How LifePath and FRCOG’s Regional Action Plan Is Improving Our Community for Older Adults
Have you been or known an older adult who could not find transportation to a medical appointment? Or who needed to find an affordable place to live? How about someone (or yourself) who is having trouble getting to the grocery store, cooking meals, or feels like they could experience a fall or other medical event
Making LGBTQIA+ Elders Feel Welcome and Cared For
It is imperative that we take a stance to work towards equity and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. Research shows that upwards of five percent of long-term care residents are members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender community. This short video explains the issues facing LGBTQIA+ elders in long-term care communities and how to become