The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Commonwealth Places - MassDevelopment (Expression of Interest deadline: March 17th)....
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MDAR Receives $1.4 Million to Increase Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced recently that Massachusetts has been awarded $1,410,222 to expand the highly popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The award was granted by the United States Department of...
NCLER Promotes New Option for Older Homeowners with Reverse Mortgages Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) announced a guidance document to help clairfy a new option for older homeowners with reverse mortgages impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Older homeowners are still reeling from the health and economic consequences...
Point32Health Foundation Awards $690,000 to Organizations Addressing Homelessness in New England
The Point32Health Foundation announced that five New England nonprofits in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island working to eliminate homelessness will receive grants totaling $690,000. These resources support organizations as they address the health and...
New Home Modification Toolkit from the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
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...
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...