The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is working with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) on their "Imagine 2050" long-range plan for the cities and towns in their region. Specifically, MHAC is assisting with community engagement to...
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AARP and Institute for Local Self-Reliance Announce “Exploring Digital Equity” Fact Sheets
Created by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) with support from AARP, the Exploring Digital Equity Fact-Sheet Series consists of six PDF briefs. The reports examine the challenges still faced by millions of people — of all ages — in need of a reliable,...
AARP Announces Updated ‘Livability Index’ for 2022
The AARP Livability Index is a signature initiative of the Public Policy Institute to measure the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions, including housing, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassTrails, Community Transit Grant, Transportation Justice Grants
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: MassTrails Spring 2022 Grant Program (due May 16) MassTrails is seeking to fund shared use path...
FCC Seeks Input on How to Combat Digital Discrimination
The Federal Communications Commission opened a process on how to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination to ensure that everyone has equal access to broadband internet access service. The Notice of Inquiry starts the process of establishing a shared understanding...
Materials and Theme Announced for Older Americans Month in May
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as...
Celebrating Healthcare Decisions Month During April
Every year the Honoring Choices Partners & Friends celebrate April 16 National Healthcare Decisions Day using their easy-to-use programs and tools. Just choose a date in April or May to co-host a webinar; they’ll supply the presentation and post on the 2022 Events...
Reframing Aging Initiative Releases Guide to Advance Inclusive Language About Aging
The Reframing Aging Initiative (RAI), a long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of aging and the ways that older people contribute to society, has released “Communication Best Practices: Reframing Aging Initiative Guide to...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Jog Your Memory, MIT OMEGA Scholarship, Grant Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities to consider the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Jog Your Memory (JYM) Caregiver Fund (rolling deadline) The JYM...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – April
Check out the following events that can help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities! April 8: Encore.org - Generations Serving Together This 60-minute session will answer your questions about Encore.org's Generations Serving Together incentive grant...