New Report on Exclusionary Zoning Touches on Age-Restricted Housing

by James Fuccione | Nov 15, 2023 | Data and Reports

As part of Boston Indicators’ new Racial Wealth Equity Research Center initiative, the organization commissioned a new report called “Exclusionary by Design: An Investigation of Zoning’s Use as a Tool of Race, Class, and Family Exclusion in Boston’s Suburbs,...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Reminders on Regional Transit Grant, MassTrails

by James Fuccione | Nov 14, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help promote and support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Regional Transit Innovation Grant – MassDOT (deadline, Dec. 8) Through the...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – Reminders: MHAC Meetings, Alzheimer’s Association First Responder Training, Dementia Friends Champion Training

by James Fuccione | Nov 14, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is promoting the following events and opportunities to help promote and support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Equity in Aging Webinar and Discussion (virtual, Nov. 21st at 11 am) Join the...

JAHF Poll Finds Disparities in Awareness and Understanding of Advance Care Planning Terms

by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2023 | Data and Reports

According to a new poll commissioned by the John A. Hartford Foundation, terms regarding planning and care for serious illness is unfamiliar to adults age 50 and older, but strongly desired once defined. Specifically, 97% of adults 50+ think it is important to have...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, MHAC Equity in Aging, MHAC Statewide Network, Alzheimer’s Association First Responder Training

by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is promoting the following events and opportunities to help promote and support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Financial Wellness for Family Caregivers, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series (virtual,...