The statewide network of partners and communities driving the age- and dementia friendly movement continue to innovate and make progress thanks to cross-sector collaboration and listening to what matters from older adults and stakeholder organizations. The...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Upcoming Grant Deadlines in January and February
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program, MassDOT (deadline, Jan 13th, 2025) The Shared Streets and...
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Announce $15 Million in Social and Racial Justice Grants from its Philanthropic Arm, the Point32Health Foundation
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced a $15 million grant commitment to social and racial justice over the next five years through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation. Grants totaling more than $9.5 million were approved by the...
US HHS Releases 2024 Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2024 Update, which serves as a roadmap of strategies to: Prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) Enhance care quality and...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Grants Over $6.3 Million to Upgrade Public Housing Internet
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) within the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $6,326,054 in awards to 3,512 affordable housing units across nine Massachusetts communities. The awards are part of...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, Dementia Friends Champion Training, Alzheimer’s Association Programming
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series: Navigating Post-Holiday Blues: Caregiving, Loss,...
Mass Office on Disability Awards over $4.9 Million in Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Funds
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...
Loneliness and Isolation Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Remain High for Older Adults
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows. The new findings, from a review of six...
EOHLC Invites Comments on Draft Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has drafted regulations intended to provide clarity on the administration of the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law. Now, EOHLC needs your input and invites stakeholders and interested community...
Free Virtual First Responder Training: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be hosting two free virtual trainings to educate Fire and EMS personnel on the impact that Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias may have on individuals and communities. This program has been...