Despite leading all states overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance compiled by The Commonwealth Fund, Massachusetts ranks near the bottom on several measures of care for adults age 65 and older, including preventable hospitalizations and...
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AARP Report Examines Fraud Impacting Veterans
A new report from AARP looks at sentiments, experiences and preventative steps taken by veterans to combat fraud. Data shows that 39 percent of veterans (over an estimated 7.5 million) have received solicitations from someone claiming to be from the Department of...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Residential Retrofit Program, BCBS of MA Foundation, MassDOT Helping Hand Mini-Grant
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)...
AARP Announces Community Challenge Grant Awardees
AARP announced the newest recipients of their annual Community Challenge Grant that spanned three categories - Flagship Awards, Demonstration Grants and Capacity-Building Micro-Grants. Congratulations to the Massachusetts grantees listed below: Flagship Grant Awards:...
Heat Preparedness Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers Shared by Executive Office of Aging and Independence
When temperatures reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, adults aged 65+ are at a greater risk of experiencing heat-related side-effects, particularly those with certain chronic medical conditions or those who take prescription medications that affect the body's ability...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MBI Hosting Info Session on Residential Retrofit Grant Program
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) invites you to attend an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. to learn about a grant program that brings affordable, high-quality internet to residents living in public and affordable housing. The...
NCOA Offers Resources on Supporting Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss
In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on "Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss," offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The recommendations...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Residential Retrofit Program, BCBS of MA Foundation, MassDOT Helping Hand Mini-Grant
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)...
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...