Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project for Public Spaces, One Stop for Growth, Reminders

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 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: Community Placemaking Grant, Project for Public Spaces (deadline, Feb 21) The program will offer a...

February Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout February: Virtual Programs for Caregivers: February 13 at 12 PM ► Responding to...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Municipal Empowerment Bill that Include Senior Property Tax Provisions

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2025 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to help local governments across Massachusetts reduce long-term fiscal pressures, attract a talented workforce, provide high-quality services, and streamline operations to best serve residents. The Municipal Empowerment Act...

MHAC and AgeSpan Expand Digital Equity Efforts As Part of Announcement of $19 Million from MBI

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | News and Updates

This week, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $19 million in grants to support participants of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program. AgeSpan and the...

2025 Trends Report from American Planning Association Highlights Aging Issues

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | Data and Reports

The American Planning Association (APA) in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy developed and announced the 2025 Trend Report for Planners, which is the fourth year the research and analysis has been compiled. These reports highlight demographic...