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....
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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...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
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...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $13 Million to Create & Improve Local Parks and Protect Natural Land Across Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced more than $13 million in grants to 45 projects across Massachusetts, investing in the creation of parks, the protection of forests and wetlands, and the expansion of safe, accessible outdoor spaces for residents. This...
Pioneer Valley Region is Recognized for Age- and Dementia Friendly Progress
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative recently joined the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), Massachusetts Councils on Aging, local organizations and AARP Massachusetts to celebrate an age- and dementia action plan for the Pioneer Valley region. The...
Governor Healey Announces October 13 Launch for Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program
Governor Maura Healey recently announced that enrollment for the Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program, a new initiative providing free MBTA service to Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive, will open on October 13, 2026. In partnership with the...