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...
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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...
New Materials Available for Older Americans Month
This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It calls on individuals, families, caregivers, and communities to take action — managing health,...
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Reminds Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Text Messages
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment at a link...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, April 27th at 10:00 am...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Local Consumer Program Grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, Mass Cultural Council, Health Policy Commission PATHways Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. 2026 Local Consumer Programs, Mass. Attorney General's Office, deadline: May 1st The Massachusetts...
Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) is Offering FREE Virtual Digital Skills Training for Older Adults
Now through September, the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is offering free digital skills training through the Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum to up to 500 older adults in Massachusetts. The opportunity is available for councils on aging and...
Mass. DCR Announces Accessible Spring Recreation Opportunities
As part of its commitment to ensuring residents and visitors of all abilities can connect to nature through outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced the spring programming schedule for its Universal Access Program...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Building a Parkinson’s Village: Care Team, Community Supports, and Long-Term...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Distribution of 27,000 Internet-Enabled Devices Across Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced the distribution of nearly 27,000 internet-enabled devices through the Connected and Online Program to improve quality of...