The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced it has received a $360,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Innovative Coordinated Access & Mobility (ICAM) Program to undertake a two-year statewide mobility management pilot. ...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $39M in Community Development Block Grants to 65 Communities
In a recent announcement at Chelsea City Hall, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus were joined by members of the Legislature and municipal leaders from across the state to award $39...
Listening Sessions in Full Swing for Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and a range of community partners have held listening sessions for the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh in Salem, Lawrence, Springfield and on Cape Cod with more coming up in Greenfield and the...
AARP Releases Resources that Support ‘Middle Housing’ and ‘Complete Streets’
AARP's Livable Communities team released guides that support housing and transportation that can help communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to accomplish goals that include creating more housing options and streets that accommodate all users....
WalkMassachusetts Creates New Resource with Funding Strategies to Improve Walking Infrastructure
WalkMassachusetts has compiled a list of funding strategies and opportunities into a resource to help organizations and municipalities improve walking infrastructure. This is a valuable guide for partners working to advance age- and dementia friendly communities. The...
Survey Available and Listening Sessions Coming up to Support Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly Action Plan Refresh
Massachusetts is working to update its age- and dementia-friendly action plan and needs your help! Age- and dementia-friendly communities are cities and towns that have made a commitment and taken action to become more inclusive and supportive of older adults, as...
Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative Announces Resource to Help Prepare Older Adults for Medical Appointments
A new "My Health Checklist" is available from the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, which is designed to help older adults get the most out of upcoming medical appointments. This guide is intended to help older adults think through all aspects of health — what’s...
MHAC Supports Executive Office of Elder Affairs Name Change to ‘Executive Office of Aging and Independence’
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative submitted comments to the state legislature's Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of Senate Bill 2797, An Act to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office...
FCC Seeks Comments from Consumers Previously Enrolled in Affordable Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is very interested in understanding what consumers that were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are experiencing as they navigate this funding gap in the program. Specifically, the FCC seeks to ensure that...
Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH Announces July Education Programs
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 July: For Caregivers (virtual programs): July 9 at 12 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Building...