Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2026 | Conferences, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners that support the age- and dementia friendly movement: Managing Money as a Caregiver – Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, hosted by the Executive...

Project Proposals Open for Community Partners to work with Tufts Urbans & Environmental Policy and Planning Department

by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2026 | News and Updates

Each spring, first-year Masters students in the Tufts Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning (UEP) department must complete the Field Projects course, where students work in teams of 5-6 on projects hosted by real-world partners. Field Projects integrates...

MassDOT Announces Free Biking and Bikeshare Sessions for Older Adults in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Aug 24, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The sessions will be held in Worcester, Everett and Springfield in September and are open to...

Urban Institute: One in Four Older Adults with Disabilities Had Unmet Needs for Personal Assistance in 2025

by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when...

More Than 2,000 ADUs Approved Under Governor Healey’s Housing Bill

by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that municipalities across Massachusetts have approved 854 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during the first six months of 2026, building on strong early momentum following the signing of Governor Healey’s Affordable...