Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation and Walkability

by James Fuccione | Oct 23, 2018 | News and Updates

Thanks to the Healthy Aging Collaborative’s partners at MassMobility, we are pleased to pass on a pair of funding opportunities relative to accessible transit and walkability.Applications for the Federal Transit Administration’s Innovative Coordinated...

Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older

by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | Data and Reports

About one-third of U.S. adults age 45 and older report feeling lonely — and, due to an increased number of aging adults, the number is growing. A survey by AARP Foundation finds that those who have low income are especially vulnerable. Nearly half of midlife and older...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MCC Cultural Facilities Fund

by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | Programs, Systems and Best Practices

Having access to arts and cultural opportunities is an important part of communities and regions being healthy and engaging places for people of all ages. The Cultural Facilities Fund has supported 617 capital projects and 259 planning projects in 216 cities and towns...

Fannie Mae Calls for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing as part of $10 million Innovation Challenge

by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | News and Updates

Fannie Mae recently announced a call for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing. The application period is open until November 1, 2018. This Call for Ideas is part of The Innovation Challenge, a key component of Fannie Mae’s Sustainable Communities Initiative...

Goddard House Hosting Presentation and Discussion on Emotional Health, Loneliness and Social Engagement in Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | Conferences, Data and Reports

Studies of older people have shown that good mental health and greater social engagement are markers of resilience in aging and may be protective against cognitive decline. Some studies suggest that treating psychiatric symptoms may also be protective. Dr. Nancy...