The Milken Institute released a new publication, The Future of Aging and Longevity: A Decade of Progress, A Decade to Act, a collection of essays, expert commentary, and interviews exploring aging and longevity from more than 50 leaders across sectors and disciplines....
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Housing for Older Veterans a Focus in Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate’s First Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate (OVA) today announced the release of its first five-year Strategic Plan, establishing a roadmap to guide the independent state agency's work from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2031. The plan identifies five...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – Tech. Learning Collaborative, Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH Programs
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events that support and promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, co-hosted by Executive Office of Aging &...
Governor Healey Announces $5 Million to Make It Easier and More Affordable to Build ADUs
Governor Maura Healey announced a new $5 million investment to make it easier and more affordable to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) across Massachusetts, bringing the administration's total commitment to supporting ADU development to $15 million. The new...
Mass Taxpayers Foundation Releases 2026 Competitiveness Index and Poll Results with Strong Percentage of Older Workers
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) released its Competitiveness Index and Companion Poll as they do each year to provide a holistic look at how Massachusetts compares to competitor states and to gauge the opinion of residents on how Massachusetts is doing....
Massachusetts State 911 Department Launches Statewide Campaign to Help Older Adults Access 9-1-1
The Massachusetts State 911 Department has launched “911 Help Is At Your Fingertips,” a statewide public awareness campaign to help older adults, their families and caregivers understand the different ways to reach emergency services and resources available to people...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Cultural Facilities Fund, and Grant Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding and technical assistance opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultural Facilities Fund, Mass Cultural Council - applications due by...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – Reframing Aging, Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, Caring for the Caregiver Monthly Series
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events that support and promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. What Comes Next? Moving from Ageism Awareness to Action, hosted by the National Center to Reframe Aging...
DPH Seeks Feedback with the ‘Heat Education and Alert Tools Survey’
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH) would like your feedback on DPH's education and outreach related to extreme heat this past summer. Communities and partners working to become more age- and dementia...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassTrails Grants Open Nov. 2nd
The MassTrails Grant Program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation opens on November 2nd! The program provides funding and technical expertise for project development, design, engineering, permitting, constructions and maintenance...