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Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
Support and connect communities to promote age- and dementia-friendly practices, plans, and policies
News and Updates
Pioneer Valley Region is Recognized for Age- and Dementia Friendly Progress
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative recently joined the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), Massachusetts Councils on Aging, local organizations and AARP Massachusetts to celebrate an age- and dementia action plan for the Pioneer Valley region. The...
Governor Healey Announces October 13 Launch for Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program
Governor Maura Healey recently announced that enrollment for the Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program, a new initiative providing free MBTA service to Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive, will open on October 13, 2026. In partnership with the...
MassDOT ‘Golden Gears’ Programming Rescheduled into October
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) had announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The recent nor'easter threat forced rescheduling on some of those events. Participants do not...