Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from March to mid April 2019 on the momentum of...
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MassDOT, MBTA Announcing Pilot and Partnerships to Support More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles
MassDOT and the MBTA are announcing a one-year pilot program that will begin today, Monday, April 1, 2019, that provides financial incentives to transportation network companies (TNCs) in an effort to increase availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs)....
Elizabeth Chen Appointed Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Elizabeth Chen, PhD, MBA, MPH has been named Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) effective June 3, 2019. EOEA promotes independence, empowerment, and well-being of older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families in...
Guest Blog Post: Honoring Choices Massachusetts Recognizing April as Healthcare Decisions Month
April is Healthcare Decisions Month and Honoring Choices MA has everything you need to host your own event or make a personal health care plan! You can help your family, staff, colleagues or your community to choose a Health Care Agent and give their Agent the power...
Training the Aging Network to Provide Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ Older Adults
The following background and issue brief from the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation promotes cultural competency training for aging service providers on the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults. Though the world has gotten more tolerant toward people...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MIT OMEGA Scholarships Applications Due 3/31
Through the generous sponsorship of the MIT AgeLab and AARP, OMEGA is proud to offer three $1000 college scholarships to recognize and reward the efforts that young adults are making to create multigenerational connections. High school juniors and seniors living in...
Deadline Approaching for AARP Community Challenge Grant Submission
The deadline for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program from AARP is less than a month away. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, looks to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Seed Grants for ‘Relatives as Grandparents Program’ from the Brookdale Foundation Group
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) passed along via their blog an opportunity from The Brookdale Foundation Group, which has issued a Request for Proposals for creating or expanding supportive services to grandparents and other relatives raising children....
John A. Hartford Foundation Announces $9 Million in Grants to Support Transformation in Care for Older Adults
The John A. Hartford Foundation is funding game-changing efforts to improve care for older adults through four grants totaling nearly $9 million: Seven leading national organizations will collaborate to increase access to high-quality palliative care and advance care...
American Planning Association Announces Call for “Great Places” Recognition
According to the American Planning Association (APA), a "Great Place" in your community demonstrates the importance of planning, provides an opportunity for promotion and tourism, and illustrates how local policies and projects strengthen our communities. These "Great...