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...
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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...
Take Part in the ‘Vision Zero’ Planning Process for Greater Boston Region
The Boston Region MPO is developing a roadmap to safer streets to outline the steps to achieve Vision Zero for the 97 cities and towns in their region – and your input is critical to the success of the Action Plan. Vision Zero is an internationally recognized strategy...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, Upcoming Grants in Early 2025
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...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $10M for Regional Transit
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $10 million in funding to nine Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) for 10 projects that increase connections between transit routes and service areas. The grants will allow RTAs to pilot new expansions, continue...
Next50 Grantees Include Regional Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts in Massachusetts
Next50, a national foundation based in Denver focused on creating a world that values aging, announced nearly $4 million in grants through its Changing Aging grant program. Among the grantees is the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), which partners with...
Smart Growth America Accepting Applications from Local Leaders for 2025 ‘Champions Institute’
Local leaders interested in advancing complete streets, downtown revitalization, and other local initiatives that increase opportunities for walking, biking, and rolling to everyday destinations can apply to the 2025 cohort of the Champions Institute from Smart Growth...
Massachusetts to Participate in Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, is announced that Massachusetts is among 14 states selected to participate in its 18-monthCaregiving State Policy...
MassDOT and Salem Celebrate All-Electric Council On Aging Vehicles
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) joined Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo and other state and local officials in celebrating the delivery of a pair of new electric-powered vans for use by the Salem Council on Aging. The vehicles were awarded to the...