In accordance with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pfizer COVID-19 Booster is now available to individuals 65 years of age and older, individuals 18-64 years of age at risk for severe COVID-19 due to underlying medical...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Cultural Council, Adira Foundation, IT Grant Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following grant opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly community efforts. You can see previous posts about funding opportunities here. Mass Cultural Council - Cultural...
Boston University’s ‘MetroBridge’ Program Opens Call for Projects with Student Support Opportunity
MetroBridge embeds real-world projects for municipalities and community organizations into courses at Boston University, enlisting students and faculty as allies in addressing real issues confronting our region. Age- and dementia friendly community coalitions have an...
New Video Promotes Available State Support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Residents
The Massachusetts Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing created a video using both audio and sign language to promote their extensive list of services and supports available to residents across the state. This video could be beneficial for age-friendly...
Lifeline Awareness Week and Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Promoted by Mass. Dept. of Telecom and Cable
The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (MDTC) is recognizing Lifeline Awareness Week by sharing important information about two federal benefit programs that are available to help keep households connected to affordable telecommunications...
Transportation Needs of Diverse Older Adults Highlighted through NADTC Survey
As part of continuing efforts to identify transportation access, usage and disparities that impact diverse groups, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) launched a national equity, diversity and inclusion transportation survey. The survey...
Housing Support for Age-Friendly Communities Available Through CHAPA’s Municipal Engagement Initiative
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Municipal Engagement Initiative seeks to build support for affordable housing production in communities across the Commonwealth, which presents an opportunity for age-friendly communities or regions. As part of that...
CDC Data Reveals Most Older Adults in Massachusetts Receiving COVID Vaccine
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 99% of Massachusetts residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Boston Globe and others covered the milestone while the Baker Administration and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass in Motion, AARP Foundation, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that can support inclusive age-and dementia friendly community efforts. Mass in Motion, Mass. Department of Public Health - LOI due October 18 The Massachusetts...
MACDC Creates ‘Guide to Reading a Hospital’s Community Benefits Report’
The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) created a Guide To Reading A Hospital’s Community Benefits Report. Age and dementia friendly community coalitions are among the community-based partners that can use this guide, which is...