Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced a $15 million grant commitment to social and racial justice over the next five years through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation. Grants totaling more than $9.5 million were approved by the...
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US HHS Releases 2024 Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer’s Disease
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2024 Update, which serves as a roadmap of strategies to: Prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) Enhance care quality and...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Grants Over $6.3 Million to Upgrade Public Housing Internet
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) within the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $6,326,054 in awards to 3,512 affordable housing units across nine Massachusetts communities. The awards are part of...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, Dementia Friends Champion Training, Alzheimer’s Association Programming
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series: Navigating Post-Holiday Blues: Caregiving, Loss,...
MassDOT Seeking Applications for New Position: Statewide Mobility Manager
MassDOT has received a two-year grant from the Federal Transit Administration to pilot a Statewide Mobility Management program. MassDOT Rail & Transit is looking to hire a Statewide Mobility Manager to lead this work. This grant-funded position is funded from...
Mass Office on Disability Awards over $4.9 Million in Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Funds
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...
Loneliness and Isolation Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Remain High for Older Adults
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows. The new findings, from a review of six...
EOHLC Invites Comments on Draft Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has drafted regulations intended to provide clarity on the administration of the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law. Now, EOHLC needs your input and invites stakeholders and interested community...
Free Virtual First Responder Training: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be hosting two free virtual trainings to educate Fire and EMS personnel on the impact that Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias may have on individuals and communities. This program has been...
Take Part in the ‘Vision Zero’ Planning Process for Greater Boston Region
The Boston Region MPO is developing a roadmap to safer streets to outline the steps to achieve Vision Zero for the 97 cities and towns in their region – and your input is critical to the success of the Action Plan. Vision Zero is an internationally recognized strategy...