New Data on MassHealth Enrollment Available in ‘MassHealth: The Basics’ Report

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates

An updated edition of the “MassHealth: The Basics” chart pack is available from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The chart...

Upcoming ‘Dementia Friends’ Training Sessions

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates

Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Be a Dementia Friend and learn the 5 key messages about how dementia...

MassTrails Grant Awards Support Projects Including Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $7.5 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support 50 trail projects that will improve and expand the trail network across Massachusetts. This funding will create 60 miles of new recreational...

Age-Friendly Funding Reminders to Support Digital Equity and Transportation

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Connected & Online Program, Mass Broadband Institute (applications due Nov. 7) The Connected...

New Toolkit to Support Digital Equity Among Older Adults Released by AGE

by James Fuccione | Oct 15, 2025 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is excited to share the launch of the Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Adults (EDLOA) Playbook – a new toolkit designed to support Councils on Aging (COAs), Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs), community-based...