AARP released their 2023 LTSS State Scorecard (the Scorecard), which is a compilation of state data and analysis based on a new vision of a high-performing state long-term services and supports (LTSS) system. Released every three years, the Scorecard uses data from a...
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Summer Support Group Calendar from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote support groups available for people living with dementia and their caregivers from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH. Support groups can be a lifeline for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program Now Open!
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: MassDOT’s FY24 Community Transit Grant Program - applications due June 23. MassDOT’s FY24 Community...
American Planning Association Releases Equity in Zoning Policy Guide
The American Planning Association released the Equity in Zoning Policy Guide, which builds off of the organization's previous version along with policy guides on other topics such as housing and healthy communities. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative...
Join MHAC for “Elevating Inclusive Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities with Dr. Alexandre Kalache”
Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for a webinar on February 23rd at 1:30 p.m. EST featuring Dr. Alexandre Kalache, a renowned international leader in the age-friendly movement, along with state and local leaders advancing inclusive, age- and dementia...
MHAC Sends Feedback to the Healey-Driscoll Transition Team on Advancing Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) and it's statewide network compiled policies, programs and examples from our collective age- and dementia friendly efforts for a letter being submitted to the incoming Governor's administration of Maura Healey and...
Age Friendly Funding Alerts: Training for Family Caregivers, AmeriCorps Senior Workforce Development, MassTrails, Respite Innovation Grant
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Executive Office of Elder Affairs - Training for Family Caregivers of Persons Living with...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Mass Cultural Council, Falls Prevention, ACL Nutrition Programs
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Mass Cultural Council – Multiple grant programs available Mass Cultural Council has two opportunities...
Celebrating and Recognizing November as 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. In...
Baker Administration Announces SNAP Benefit Increase
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that approximately 550,000 Massachusetts households who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see an increase starting in their October 2022 benefits. In response to the annual cost of living...