The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The sessions will be held in Worcester, Everett and Springfield in September and are open to...
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Urban Institute: One in Four Older Adults with Disabilities Had Unmet Needs for Personal Assistance in 2025
An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization's Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when they...
More Than 2,000 ADUs Approved Under Governor Healey’s Housing Bill
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that municipalities across Massachusetts have approved 854 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during the first six months of 2026, building on strong early momentum following the signing of Governor Healey’s Affordable...
MHP Offering Technical Assistance for Communities to Advance Affordable Housing
Communities working to become more age-friendly and that have prioritized the topic of housing can benefit from technical assistance programs being offered by Mass Housing Partnership (MHP). As mentioned in past blog posts, the ADU Incentive Program is a statewide...
Governor Healey Launches Statewide Campaign to Help MassHealth Members Maintain Health Coverage After Federal Cuts
Governor Maura Healey announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant is Coming Soon, Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge Deadline Approaching
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge, Administration for Community Living – deadline August 26...
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Launches Statewide Community Health Equity Survey
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is inviting residents across the state to help shape future public health decisions by participating in the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. The anonymous survey will help inform policies, programs, and services...
MassDOT to Host Free Bikeshare Education Programs for Older Adults in September
In the latest round of AARP Community Challenge Grants, MassDOT was awarded funding to provide education and training to connect older adults to bikeshare opportunities across the state. The program is called "Golden Gears," and staff from MassDOT will host three...
Register a Community Event for Good Neighbor Day from Sept. 25-29
The Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness invites you to participate in the second annual Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day, a statewide celebration dedicated to strengthening connections, encouraging kindness, and fostering a deeper sense of...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Upcoming Deadlines
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge, Administration for Community Living – deadline August 26...