Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: ACL’s Cultivating Connected Communities, MassDOT Reminders, OB3 Impacts Defense Fund

by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge, Administration for Community Living –...

New Research Outlines the Promises and Risks of AI Use in Home Care

by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA), through the ACL-funded Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, has released a series of reports on using artificial intelligence (AI) in home care to support community living for older adult and people with disabilities. “A New...

Massachusetts Office on Disability Offers Guides on Improving Physical Accessibility in Communities

by James Fuccione | Jun 17, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) can help people learn about disability rights and architectural access regulations relating to physical access to buildings, streetscapes, and amenities. This can be especially useful for communities working to become more...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces

by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, MassDOT – deadline: Aug. 7 The Shared Streets and...

Arc of Massachusetts Launches Guide to Support Caregivers of those Living with Disabilities

by James Fuccione | Jun 10, 2026 | News and Updates

The Arc of Massachusetts launched a new initiative called “After I’m Gone,” which is designed for aging caregivers concerned about future care for their loved one with a disability. This program brings together practical tools, meaningful conversation, and...