Join the Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, cohosted by the Executive Office of Aging and Independence and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, on 1/29 to learn and share updates on best practices as well as funding and partnership...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Community Compact IT Grant Program will be Available Jan. 5
The Community Compact IT Grant Program is a competitive grant program focused on driving innovation and transformation at the local level via investments in technology. Using the transformative powers of IT, we can drive innovation, make government more efficient,...
Boston Indicators Announces Research on “Rental Deserts” in Greater Boston Region
Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation, released a research brief and interactive map of the Greater Boston region highlighting "rental deserts" where few opportunities to rent housing exist. Rental deserts tend to have higher-income residents...
MassHealth Releases New Website for Federal Updates
The federal government is making changes that impact how Medicaid is funded and who can use the program. MassHealth is watching federal actions closely and debuted a new website to help explain how federal changes may affect members and partners. Changes to MassHealth...
Governor Healey Launches New Campaign to Make It Easier and Cheaper to Build ADUs Across Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the...
Age-Friendly Funding Opportunities: Complete Streets Funding Program, MassDOT Grant Reminders, AARP Community Challenge
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. If any community partners are interested in these programs and need assistance, contact James...
Free Training for First Responders to Support People Living with Dementia
An annual, free opportunity for age- and dementia friendly communities will be available in mid-January when the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH hosts "UNDERSTAND, APPROACH & RESPOND: Effective Interventions for First Responders." The goal of this training is to...
Coming Soon: 2026 AARP Community Challenge & Age-Friendly Grant Reminders
The AARP Community Challenge Grant is coming soon! Since its debut in 2017, the grant program has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands...
Mass. DCR Announces Accessible Winter Recreation Opportunities
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced its Universal Access Program’s (UAP) winter programming schedule to ensure that every Massachusetts resident can experience and enjoy the outdoors year-round. The programming adapts some of New England’s...
MassDOT and the RMV Recognize Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) are raising awareness about the unique challenges facing drivers who are 65 years of age and older. Together, they are encouraging families, friends and medical providers...