Accessory dwelling units are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024. Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are small,...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project for Public Spaces, One Stop for Growth, Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Community Placemaking Grant, Project for Public Spaces (deadline, Feb 21) The program will offer a...
February Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout February: Virtual Programs for Caregivers: February 13 at 12 PM ► Responding to...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Municipal Empowerment Bill that Include Senior Property Tax Provisions
Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to help local governments across Massachusetts reduce long-term fiscal pressures, attract a talented workforce, provide high-quality services, and streamline operations to best serve residents. The Municipal Empowerment Act...
MHAC and AgeSpan Expand Digital Equity Efforts As Part of Announcement of $19 Million from MBI
This week, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $19 million in grants to support participants of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program. AgeSpan and the...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
Check out the following upcoming events from partners of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative: Point32Health Foundation - Equity in Aging Webinar On February 13 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. the Point32Health Foundation team will share updates on their Equity in...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: AARP Community Challenge, The Health Foundation of Central Mass., Community Compact IT Grant, Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP (deadline, March 5th) AARP has opened its Community...
Governor Healey’s FY26 Budget Proposal Includes Support for Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration released their FY26 budget proposal totaling $61.5 billion that includes support for older adults as well as age- and dementia friendly initiatives. One notable and exciting new addition in the budget proposal is a $1 million...
Barnstable County Becomes Part of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network
Barnstable County is proud to announce its official enrollment as the 960th community in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and the 122nd such recognition in Massachusetts. The initiative is led by Barnstable County Human Services and the Healthy...
Upcoming Opportunities for Dementia Friends Training
Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Be a Dementia Friend and learn the 5 key messages about how dementia...