In the year since Governor Maura Healey announced the ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Plan representing a vision and framework to accelerate age- and dementia friendly efforts across Massachusetts, progress and positive impact have been demonstrated by partners at the local,...
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DCR Announces In-Person Senior Park Pass Instruction Events
In conjunction with Older Americans Month and Executive Order 642, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hosting three in-person events to aid park visitors in applying for Senior Parking Passes, which grant Massachusetts residents age...
Governor Healey Announces Winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
Governor Maura Healey today announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The administration is...
LifePath Funds 17 Regional Organizations to Advance Age & Dementia Friendly Goals
LifePath has awarded funding to an array of community-based organizations in the second year of the annual Age & Dementia Friendly Community Grants initiative. 17 grants of up to $3,000 each were awarded to support initiatives aligned with the Age & Dementia...
Governor Healey Files Ride Safe Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Regulate E-Bikes, Mopeds and Scooters
Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to strengthen public safety and regulate micromobility devices, like e-bikes, scooters and mopeds. An Act to enhance the safe use of micromobility devices, otherwise known as the “Ride Safe Act,” builds on recommendations from a...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Municipal ADA Grant Program, MAPC Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant Program, HPC PATHways Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program, Mass. Office on Disability, grant period opens May 1st and...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $15.6 Million for Fully Accessible Transit Vans for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a total of over $15.6 million through MassDOT’s FY26 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) for municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations towards fully accessible vans and...
AARP Livable Communities: Serving Older Adults and Their Pets
The Livable Communities Team at AARP released a collection of resources and articles that support older adults and their pets. Examples from Vermont, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida and California show a number of age-friendly programs that provide care exercise and food for...
‘Discovering the Happy Factor’ Report Released by CMRPC
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), which leads the Age-Friendly Central Massachusetts initiative covering 40 cities and towns, recently released a report, "Discovering the Happy Factor" that examines how civic involvement impacts happiness...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Anti-Hunger Task Force Recommendations
The Healey-Driscoll Administration's Anti-Hunger Task Force recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how Massachusetts can combat rising food insecurity and protect Massachusetts residents against the Presidential administration's long-term cuts to...