A coalition of housing advocacy organizations, including many partners of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, released a paper called "A Right to Rental Assistance in Massachusetts: How Policy Change Can Advance Equitable Housing." These organizations urge...
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National Poll on Healthy Aging Examines Religious, Spiritual Beliefs and Healthcare
The latest analysis from the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of Michigan found that, among adults age 50–80 with important religious or spiritual beliefs, 70% reported feeling comfortable discussing their beliefs with their health care...
Baker Administration Announcement of $93 Million Promotes Affordable Housing for Older Adults
The Baker Administration recently announced $93.4 million in direct funding and $33 million in state and federal housing tax credits to support the development of 790 housing units across 14 projects at an event in Haverhill. Four of those 14 projects directly mention...
MHAC Gathering Age/Dementia Friendly Input for Healey-Driscoll Transition Committees
The incoming Healey-Driscoll Administration established a series of transition committees to advise the soon-to-be Governor and Lieutenant Governor as they prepare to take over the executive office. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) is gathering...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Respite Innovations Grant Program, MassTrails
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: The Respite Innovations Grant Program - Executive Office of Elder Affairs (deadline January 12, 2023)...
MAPC’s Technical Assistance Program is Available for Age- and Dementia Friendly Community Initiatives in Greater Boston
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is accepting project concepts from the Greater Boston area municipalities for the 2023 Technical Assistance Program (TAP) grants. This is an opportunity for you to work with MAPC on local programs and planning initiatives....
December Education Programs Available from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
Check out the following events from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH during the month of December, which include virtual and in-person programming geared towards caregivers, people living with dementia and the general public interested in learning more. Virtual...
Join MHAC for Virtual Open Network and Advisory Council Meeting on 12/6
Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for updates on the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement across Massachusetts along with presentations from Boston Indicators on "Care Work in Massachusetts," and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard...
Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program Announced by Mass Broadband Institute
The Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) has announced the Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program to enable municipalities, or other local bodies of government, to engage in planning activities related to digital equity and bridging the digital divide. The Massachusetts...
SNAP Advocacy Guide Developed by Mass Law Reform Institute
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) developed a SNAP Advocacy Guide that outlines the core eligibility rules for SNAP including: how to apply, what proofs are needed, how much income is counted and benefits calculated, how the household composition rules...