The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $5 million in awards to 31 communities throughout the Commonwealth through two new grant programs under the Housing Choice Initiative. The Housing Choice Initiative, introduced by Governor Charlie Baker in December...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: America Walks
America Walks, partners of the Every Body Walk! Collaborative, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation, Lyft, WalkBoston, and other generous sponsors, are excited to announce another round of our popular Community Change Grant program. This...
CDC Releases ‘Stand STEADI’ Video Series to Highlight Falls Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a new "Stand STEADI" video series highlighting healthcare teams and programs that are successfully implementing fall prevention. One of those successful programs is a great example for communities looking to...
Two Massachusetts Neighborhoods Make APA’s 2018 ‘Best Places’ List
The American Planning Association (APA) has awarded 15 locations with the Great Places designation—a recognition for the work of planners and communities in creating great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces. Two of those are located in Massachusetts. Lowell's...
Age-Friendly News Clips: September 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from September 2018 on the momentum of this...
UMass-Lowell Researchers Partner with Age-Friendly Lawrence
In a great example of Age-Friendly Communities partnering with their local colleges and universities, UMass-Lowell, which has already been working with Lawrence and local organizations for years, will now be focused on helping the city's own Age-Friendly initiative....
AARP Releases Stats from 2018 Home and Community Preferences Survey
While 76% of Americans age 50 and older say they prefer to remain in their current residence and 77% would like to live in their community as long as possible, just 59% anticipate they will be able to stay in their community, either in their current home (46%) or a...
Deadline Approaching for the Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s “Momentum Fund”
Communities often find it challenging to secure resources to support early-stage initiatives and innovative efforts around Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The Tufts Health Plan Foundation created the Momentum Fund to address this gap. The goals of the Momentum...
Age-Friendly News Clips: Late August 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from late August on the momentum of this...
Register for an Upcoming ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s” Event Near You
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and...