Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community Hosting Regional Conversations

by Stephen Suplita | May 13, 2020 | News and Updates

The Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community facilitated by AARP Massachusetts and the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston is hosting a series of regional (virtual) conversations that will help the group, which includes MHAC, promote socially inclusive...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/1-5/7

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Metropolitan Area Planning Council/Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization – Essential Trips: A COVID-19 Response Discussion for Local Transit Providers...

Submit Comments to Reopening Advisory Board to Highlight Needs of Older Adults

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

On April 28, Governor Baker announced the formation of the Reopening Advisory Board, which will be Co-Chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. The Board includes representatives from the business community,...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation Opportunities, AARP Community Challenge Reminder

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Thanks once again to our partners at MassMobility for this listing of funding opportunities to support transportation for older adults. MHAC also reminds communities and partners that, among these upcoming deadlines, the AARP Community Challenge Grant extended its...