The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Shared Streets & Spaces, MassDOT (applications due Jan. 9, 2026) The Shared Streets and Spaces...
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Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series – Scam Awareness, Dec. 9
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence is excited to team up with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to bring you another session of the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series taking place on Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Older adults...
AARP Survey Studies Fraud Risk During the Holiday Season
AARP Research released results of a "2025 Holiday Shopping and Scams Survey," which finds nearly nine in ten (89%) U.S. adults age 18-plus have been targeted by or experienced at least one form of fraud. In 2025, over half (58%) report receiving a fraudulent text...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Holding Regional Anti-Hunger Task Force Listening Sessions
The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced a series of listening sessions across Massachusetts to inform Governor Maura Healey’s Anti-Hunger Task Force’s recommendations on how Massachusetts can mitigate against President Donald Trump’s long-term cuts to...
Age and Dementia Friendly Showcase Displays Progress and Practices in Franklin County
On October 21, more than forty community members gathered in the bright community room of the Greenfield Public Library—also a partner and advocate organization for Age & Dementia Friendly communities—to share ideas, celebrate local progress, and imagine what...
AARP Highlights Age-Friendly Work to Strengthen Food Security in Mass. Among Nationwide Examples
AARP Livable Communities launched a video that highlights age-friendly community efforts that strengthen food security. Among the nationwide examples is Rockport, Mass. where restaurants and a high school-based culinary program provide meals to older residents...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassTrails, Community Transit Grant Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MassTrails, MassDOT and Department of Conservation & Recreation (applications due Feb. 2, 2026)...
Home Heating Safety Urged During Cold Weather by Mass. DFS
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Every household needs working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Many national organizations are offering data an information to recognize National Family Caregiver Month in November. Helping to lead the awareness-raising efforts is the Caregiver Action Network with the 2025 theme, which is "Plug-in to Care." This year's theme...
Governor Healey, Mass. DTA Offer Info and Updates on SNAP
Governor Maura Healey's administration launched a new SNAP Resource Hub at Mass.gov/SNAPFreeze that includes information on how families facing hunger can get help, ways for people and businesses to offer help, and a new digital map showing how many people depend on...