The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation this week to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts. This timing is part of the...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Approximately $37 Million in Grants to Support Regional Public Transportation
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing approximately $37 million in grant funding to support regional public transportation. The funding from three grant programs will go to Regional Transit Authorities (RTA), Councils on Aging, and other entities for...
Council on Aging Programs in Massachusetts Recognized by NCOA
Every year through its National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), the National Council on Aging (NCOA) honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof...
Help ReiMAgine Aging in Massachusetts! Comment on our Next Age-and Dementia Friendly State Plan
In 2019, Massachusetts unveiled a plan to amplify, align, and coordinate local, regional, and statewide efforts to create a welcoming and more livable Commonwealth for residents of all ages. The Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan is an articulation of the state’s...
MHAC Signs on to Support Proposal for by-right ADUs Statewide
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative joined many partners, including AARP Massachusetts, CHAPA, MHP, Public Health Institute of Western Mass. and several regional planning agencies in signing on to a letter led by Abundant Housing MA in support of Accessory...
VA and AARP Share Resources to Support Older Veterans
The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory, released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides information on resources to help health and social service professionals support older veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk...
Point32Health recognized as one of the most community-minded organizations in the country
Point32Health was named to Points of Light’s The Civic 50, a list of the country’s top socially responsible organizations, for the fourth time. The Civic 50 is the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact...
‘Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook’ Released by American Planning Association
The Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook from the American Planning Association (APA) and the National League of Cities (NLC) for local elected officials and community planners working to boost diverse, attainable, and equitable housing supply in communities...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network, Point32Health Foundation Info Session, Event Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, May 29th from 10:00 - 11:30 am Join the Massachusetts...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS of MA Foundation Special Initiatives, CHEF Grant Program, Grant Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Special Initiatives Grant Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation (proposals...