The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking input on the challenges faced by family caregivers from individuals and organizations that capture the breadth of the family caregiving experience. This information will be used to assist the Family Caregiving...
News: News and Updates
State and Local Officials Kick-off Expansion of Medicare Savings Programs
Looking to save money on your Medicare Coverage? A new law that took effect this month may help. Officials from the Baker-Polito Administration and City of Boston kicked-off the expansion of Medicare Savings Programs in Massachusetts during a recent community event in...
Salem for All Ages Releases Year Three Progress Report
The city of Salem and its age-friendly initiative - called Salem for All Ages - continues to make progress as evidenced in their recently released Year Three Report, which covers the developments made during 2019. Among the highlights are a partnership with the Salem...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassTrails, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Foundation, Community Care Corps
MassTrails - Due Feb. 1: MassTrails provides grants to support recreational trail and shared use pathway projects across the Commonwealth. Grant amounts are dependent on the project and its needs, but generally range from $5,000 to $100,000 with grants of up to...
Encore.org Releases Gen2Gen Cities Report Encouraging Intergenerational Activity
City and county leaders across the country are increasing volunteerism, making better use of public spaces, strengthening communities, saving money, and improving outcomes for residents of all ages by leveraging the assets of residents and connecting the generations....
Humans Of Dementia: An Intergenerational Storytelling Contest
The nonprofit organization Hilarity for Charity - with support from AARP, Generations United, Memory Well, and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) - is announcing a writing contest for high school and college students from across the U.S. and Canada to...
NCOA Announces Call for Art, ‘Aging Well’ Photography Contest
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) believes every person deserves to age well and announced a call for photographers to submit work that explores the artistic expression of Aging Well for All—how older adults are making the most of their longevity. Show NCOA your...
MassDOT Announces $3.5 Million in Regional Transit Authority Grant Awards
MassDOT recently announced $3.5 million in grant awards for Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) across the Commonwealth to implement best practices and innovative services to benefit customers. The RTA funding recipients have been selected based upon factors such as...
New Year Brings Approved State-Based Policies to Support Caregivers
The Boston College Center for Retirement and Research recently shared news on their blog about state-based policies to support caregivers that have gone into effect in 2020. The article focuses on Arizona where a bill was approved to allow residents caring for elderly...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MAPC Technical Assistance Program
Please submit project concepts for work to be undertaken by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for the benefit of your municipality through our Technical Assistance Program (TAP). Through this Call for Project Concepts, MAPC is soliciting ideas for projects...