The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (FPCE) at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California has launched a new Home Modification Toolkit as part of a project funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to promote aging in...
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Older Adults Encouraged to Apply for the Office of Economic Empowerment’s Community Ambassadors Program
Are you looking to uplift your community by providing timely financial education? The Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) - a division of the State Treasurer's Office - is accepting applications for the Community Ambassadors Program. This is an initiative aimed...
Become a Dementia Friends Champion at an Upcoming Training
Take part in a free 2.5 hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, colleagues or others in your community....
Join MHAC for “Elevating Inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities with Dr. Alexandre Kalache”
Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for a webinar on February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. EST featuring Dr. Alexandre Kalache, a renowned international leader in the age-friendly movement, along with state and local leaders advancing inclusive, age- and dementia...
MassHealth Redeterminations Begin April 1, Releases Outreach Toolkit
Starting April 1, 2023, all current MassHealth members will need to renew their health coverage to ensure they still qualify for their current benefit. These renewals will take place over 12 months. To assist stakeholders in engaging MassHealth members, the...
Free Training Course, LearnACP, Can Help Communities and Organizations Connect Older Adults to Internet Access
EducationSuperHighway has released LearnACP, a new training course and certification for states, cities, and community-based organizations working to increase awareness and adoption of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The new training is offered for free by...
MAPC Releases Winter Energy Price Spike Toolkit
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) created a toolkit to encourage municipal governments, state legislators, nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals to use to communicate with residents about available tools and resources to help grapple with...
Submit Your Nominations for AARP Purpose Prize and NCOA Trailblazers in Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities and stakeholders engaged in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the criteria for the AARP Purpose Prize and the NCOA Trailblazers in Aging Award, and submit a nomination! The...
AARP Highlights Stories of Older Adults Impacted by Interstate Highway System Construction
When the interstate highway system was created in the mid-20th century, the routes isolated or destroyed urban neighborhoods nationwide, particularly those with predominantly Black or poor populations. AARP is highlighting seven older adults who lived in those places...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS Foundation, AARP Community Challenge Reminder
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation - Special Initiatives Grant (deadline, March 2)...