In 2023, MassDOT conducted a study on the concept of Regional Mobility Management (RMM) and assess whether it would be beneficial for Massachusetts. A system of RMMs serves to connect people to any available transportation options they might need to reach a desired...
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New Procurement for Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams from EOEA
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is seeking to procure up to 22 Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) contracts, with the option to award additional contracts if funding allows. EMHOTs are designed to provide mental health services, counseling,...
Join an Upcoming ‘Dementia Friends Champion’ Training
Take part in a free 3-hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion, hosted by Dementia Friends Massachusetts - a program of Jewish Family & Children's Services. This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia...
MHAC Offers Support Letter for the Affordable Homes Act
The Massachusetts legislature's Joint Committee on Housing recently held a public hearing on House Bill 4138, the Affordable Homes Act, where housing advocates and many partners of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative showed up to support affordable housing...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners: Pension Action Center Summit to Fight Fraud Sponsored by Investor Protection Trust, and presented with the Massachusetts Securities Division, the Pension...
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers Releases “Working While Caring: Innovations and Interventions to Support Caregivers in the Workplace”
Studies repeatedly find that caregivers who are employed are under a great deal of strain, often with negative impacts on their health and employment. A new report from the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers called “Working While Caring: Innovations and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Reminders and Upcoming Deadlines, T-Mobile Hometown Grant, BCBS Foundation of MA Special Initiatives Grant
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help promote and support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Grant Available to Plan, Expand, or Launch Supportive and Social Day Programs in...
EOEA and MEMA Promote Winter Preparedness Fliers
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs is partnering with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to spread awareness on winter preparedness tips for older adults. Please share the below flyers with older adults in your community to keep them safe this winter...
AARP Opens 2024 Community Challenge Grant
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. In 2024, the AARP Community Challenge will be accepting applications for three different grant opportunities:...
Virtual Dementia Training for First Responders Hosted by Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH is hosting "Understand, Approach & Respond: Effective Interventions for First Responders" intended for working with community members living with dementia. Communities working to become more age and dementia friendly are...