MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities...
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AARP Creates ‘Community Connections’ Site to Help Find or Start Mutual Aid Groups
AARP has created the Community Connections website to help communities, local organizations, and volunteer groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: AARP Extends Community Challenge Grant Deadline to May 15
AARP Massachusetts has announced that, due to the evolving Coronavirus situation, the Community Challenge application deadline is being extended to May 15, 11:59 pm ET We know that it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that quick action can...
Governor Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In Person Operation, Directs DPH to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks
Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Changes To Expedite Health Care Licensing, Increase Support For Local Boards Of Health And Small Businesses
The Baker-Polito Administration announced further actions to support residents, health care providers, and small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, including several emergency orders expediting the onboarding process of more licensed health care professionals....
Nominate an Individual or Team for the Fifth Annual ‘Navigator Awards’
In the fifth annual Navigator Awards, Route Fifty - an organization connecting people and ideas that advance local government across the country - will honor individuals and teams who work in or with state, county and municipal governments in the United States....
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Commits $1 Million to Address COVID-19
Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced today it is making an additional $1 million available to efforts driven by community and to nonprofit organizations supporting older people affected by the coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and...
Stores Adopt Age-Friendly Policies to Support Older Adults in Challenging Times
Following a concept first announced by Stop & Shop, many other large retail and grocery chains are making similar changes that allow older adults to purchase essential goods during special hours in order to avoid crowds. WCVB News published a list of the stores...
Updates and Support for Communities and Businesses on COVID-19
MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. Please see the latest updates below: Massachusetts Issues Policies and Procedures Restricting Visitors...
AARP Shares COVID-19 Resources, Supports Meals on Wheels America with $250,000 Gift
As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic - including a website with helpful information for older adults - AARP announced a $250,000 donation to Meals on Wheels America to support urgently needed outreach to isolated seniors. The gift is significant because...