Upcoming Training, Funding and Support Opportunities for Age/Dementia Friendly Stakeholders

by James Fuccione | Feb 24, 2021 | News and Updates

In addition to some timely funding opportunities, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is sharing some other upcoming virtual training and support opportunities. MassDOT Shared Winter Streets and Spaces (deadline extended to March 5th) MassDOT has extended...

Governor Baker Announces Vaccine Equity Initiative, Opens Eligibility to Age 65+

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration announced a targeted outreach initiative in 20 cities and towns most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and  $1M to the MA League of Community Health Centers to support vaccination in historically underserved communities. The...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The application period for the 2021 AARP Community Challenge is now open and will provide small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are accepted for projects to improve public spaces,...

Learn about the MHAC Advisory Council, First Meeting of the Year on 2/25

by James Fuccione | Feb 17, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) hosts quarterly Advisory Council meetings to provide updates on local and statewide efforts to support and promote inclusive, age- and dementia friendly communities, policies and practices. Members of the MHAC...

In Their Own Words: Family Caregivers from Across the Country Share their Priorities and Recommendations

by James Fuccione | Feb 17, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A new report by the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass-Boston and published by NASHP’s RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center documents the concerns and recommendations for change shared by 1,613 family caregivers and organizations that work with them....