WalkBoston virtually presented their annual 'Golden Shoe' awards to those that advanced their mission of creating safe and walkable environments for all and, this year, those honorees included the Tufts Health Plan Foundation and Boston's Age Strong Commission....
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COVID-19 Community Impact Survey Released by DPH with Focus on Diverse Residents, Older Adults
The COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS) - an online survey aimed at collecting data to better understand and identify the social, economic, and health needs and inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic - is now live and ready for you and all of your...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: HRiA, Baystate Health, Age-Friendly Universities
The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to share a variety of funding opportunities that communities and partnering organizations can use to advance age- and dementia friendly initiatives. Please see the latest opportunities below: Health Resources in Action...
N4A, engAGED Recognize Age Strong Boston’s Civic Academy as a Best Practice for Keeping Older Adults Engaged
engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults is a national effort to increase social engagement among older adults. Administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) with funding from the U.S. Administration for Community...
Upcoming Events for the MHAC Network, Communities and Partners
Please see the list of upcoming virtual meeting and opportunities below that support communities and environments for older adults and people of all ages. "Marketing Community Transportation: Tips and tools for getting the word out about your transportation service to...
Low-Income Voice, Broadband Discounts Available Through ‘Lifeline’ Program
Recognizing that not everyone can afford the cost of a voice or broadband connection, the Lifeline Program provides a monthly discount for eligible low-income consumers on a wireless or residential voice, broadband or voice-broadband bundled service from a certified...
Resources Available for Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 21-25
COVID-19 has changed a lot of things, but one has stayed the same: Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley-North Shore and the Healthy Living Center of Excellence team is coordinating state-based activities for Falls Prevention...
MHAC and EOEA Partner with Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles to Bring Support to Older Drivers
Thanks to a partnership with the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC), Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and aging service access points across the state are making resources available to older drivers renewing...
AARP Revamps and Re-Releases HomeFit Guide
The HomeFit Guide from AARP has been a reliable resource for age-friendly efforts in helping homeowners consider modifications that improve safety and a person's ability to remain independent. Now, the guide has gone through a revamp to continue supporting communities...
UMass-Boston Gerontology Institute Aims to Improve Economic Security of Older Adults with AARP Foundation Grant
Armed with a $288,000 grant from the AARP Foundation, the UMass-Boston Gerontology Institute will build on the institute’s age-friendly work, particularly the Age Friendly Boston Initiative, and its expertise in economic security issues in later life. The project will...