The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Residential Retrofit Program Round IV, Mass Broadband Institute (Expression of Interest due July 31)...
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Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: World Elder Abuse Day, CCRC Public Hearing, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar, Dementia Friends
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our Statewide Network of partners: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), June 15th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for...
AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet Outlines Value of ‘Complete Streets’ for Older Adults
Complete Streets policies and projects aim to improve safety for all using streets and sidewalks, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. AARP's Public Policy Institute recently put out a fact sheet explaining the value of Complete Streets efforts for older...
2025 Long-Term Care Equality Index Released by Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE developed the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) to meet a critical need for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older Americans: safe, equitable, welcoming care and support as they age. Most long-term...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a...
Parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health, recognized as one of the most community-minded organizations in the country
The parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health, was named to Points of Light’s The Civic 50 for the fifth time. The Civic 50 recognizes the top socially responsible organizations in the United States and showcases how leading...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Financing Long-Term Care, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, Dementia Friends Champion Training
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our Statewide Network of partners: Webinar: Financing Long-Term Care in Massachusetts – Release of the MA Long-Term Care Actuarial Study, hosted by the Massachusetts...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $22.2 Million in Ongoing Effort to Modernize Affordable Housing Internet
The Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) recently announced $22,260,701 in grants to upgrade internet access for 15,793 affordable housing units across 54 communities in...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Financing Long-Term Care, Technology Learning Collaborative, Alzheimer’s Association Events for Brain Health Awareness Month
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our Statewide Network of partners: Webinar: Financing Long-Term Care in Massachusetts - Release of the MA Long-Term Care Actuarial Study, hosted by the Massachusetts...
AARP Research Explores ‘Motivators and Barriers’ Among Older Adults Engaging in Brain-Healthy Behavior
AARP released results of a 2025 survey among American adults ages 50-plus to explore engagement in brain-healthy behaviors that line up with six pillars of the organization's "Staying Sharp" program. Be social Engage your brain Manage stress On-going exercise...