AARP's Public Policy Institute Created a Housing for All Ages infographic that illustrates how a range of housing options can respond to evolving housing needs as people age. Using one family’s experience, the infographic highlights the importance of expanding housing...
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Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: ‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Webinar, MHP Training Series to Support Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar: Protecting Your Heart While Caring for Someone Else Join the Executive Office of Aging & Independence for their February...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: Mass. Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass.
The Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (the Funds) is now accepting proposals for its 2026 grantmaking cycle. This opportunity is designed to disrupt the root causes of inequitable health outcomes—such as structural racism, poverty, and power...
Somerville Snow Shoveling Program, an Example for Age-Friendly Communities, Featured in Boston Globe
A program that matches older adults and people living with disabilities with teens interested in earning money for snow shoveling after storms was featured in a recent editorial by the Boston Globe. According to the article, there are roughly 30 teens that completed...
Low Vaccination Rates in Older Adults Highlighted in National Poll on Healthy Aging
The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging shows 42% of people age 50 and older haven’t gotten either flu or COVID-19 vaccines in the past six months, though 29% have gotten both and 27% have gotten just the updated flu shot. The poll also asked about...
Mass. Attorney General’s Office Launches Federal Action Story Collection Form
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office has rolled out a new reporting portal for Massachusetts residents to archive stories detailing how they’ve been affected by the actions of the federal administration. If there have been impacts on older...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Health Foundation of Central Mass., Reminders for AARP Community Challenge, Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds, and More
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts – concept papers due March 1. The Health...
New Dates Announced for EOHLC Fair Housing Listening Sessions
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), in partnership with local and community organizations, invites the public to join an upcoming Fair Housing Regional Listening Session. This series of sessions throughout the Commonwealth provides...
Enter the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge
Accessory dwelling units — or ADUs — are one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to create new housing in existing neighborhoods. But for many homeowners, the biggest barrier is getting started. The ADU Design Challenge invites Massachusetts architects,...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Health Foundation of Central Mass., Reminders for AARP Community Challenge, Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds, and More
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts - concept papers due March 1. The Health...