The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our Statewide Network of partners: Dementia Friends Massachusetts Champion Training, Sept. 12 from 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program...
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MassDOT Releases People and Transportation Project Report
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the release of the People and Transportation Project Report, a groundbreaking community-based participatory study that offers new insights into the lived experiences of residents using the...
Healey Administration Announces More Than 90,000 New Housing Units Under Development Since Affordable Homes Act was Signed
One year after Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (AHA) into law, the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s housing agenda is delivering results to increase the production of reasonably-priced housing and lower costs across the state. A new digital...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project Bread, Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health, MBI
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Community Power Grants, Project Bread (LOI due July 21st) Project Bread is accepting applications...
MassDOT Announces $6.8 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...
NCOA Offers Resources on Supporting Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss
In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on "Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss," offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The recommendations...
Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years: Economic Insecurity for Older Adults in a High-Cost State
Across the nation, many older adults struggle to make ends meet: the Elder Index from UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute shows about 30 percent of older households lack the income needed to cover basic expenses and remain in their homes. Whether Massachusetts fares...
US HHS Announces Massive Reduction in Workforce, Reorganizes ACL
In line with the federal executive order called “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” that has led to massive workforce cuts across the US government, the Department of Health and Human Services...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program Reminder
MassDOT's annual Community Transit Grant Program is open and accepting applications for fully accessible vans through November 22. Prior to applying, new applicants should reach out to molly.a.belanger@dot.state.ma.us for training materials. New this year: we can fund...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The...