he Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Expanding Engagement Grant Opportunity, Boston AgeStrong Commission (deadline, 2/29) Through the...
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Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: AARP Community Challenge Grant and More!
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help promote and support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant (deadline, March 6th) The AARP Community...
February Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is helping the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH promote the following education programs for caregivers and the general public throughout February. There is also an opportunity to join the association's New England Family...
MassDOT Announces State and Federal Funding to Address Transportation Needs
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced funding as part of $100 million in Fair Share Funds to support local infrastructure as well as nearly $18 million in additional grant funding to 11 communities and two planning agencies as part of the...
Education Programming from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH for January
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is helping the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH promote the following education programs for caregivers and the general public throughout January and early February: Virtual Programs: Healthy Habits for a Healthy Brain - ...
National Poll on Healthy Aging Examines Experiences with Scams Among Older Adults
Three out of every four older adults say they have experienced a fraud attempt by phone, text, email, mail or online in the last two years, according to new data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan and NORC at the University of...
MHAC, AgeSpan Receive $3 Million Award to Advance Digital Equity Among Older Adults
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to join with AgeSpan and a group of partner organizations in announcing the award of a $3 million grant from the Mass Broadband Institute that will promote digital equity among older adults in more than 70...
Massachusetts Ranks Fourth Among States for Long-Term Services and Supports, According to New AARP Scorecard
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...
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...