The Diverse Elders Coalition recently launched a new online survey for family caregivers in communities of color, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. The Caregiving Community Survey is an...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: HUD Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
In a recent announcement, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development released a $50 million funding opportunity for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. The program provides Capital Advance funding for the development and operation of...
Tips for Advocates of Limited English Proficient Older Adults
A new National Center on Law and Elder Rights "PRACTICE TIP" offers advice to advocates and counselors working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) older adults to better assert their language access rights. Over five million older adults across the country are LEP,...
Age-Friendly News Clips: March to Mid-April 2019
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from March to mid April 2019 on the momentum of...
MassDOT, MBTA Announcing Pilot and Partnerships to Support More Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles
MassDOT and the MBTA are announcing a one-year pilot program that will begin today, Monday, April 1, 2019, that provides financial incentives to transportation network companies (TNCs) in an effort to increase availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs)....
Elizabeth Chen Appointed Secretary of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Elizabeth Chen, PhD, MBA, MPH has been named Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) effective June 3, 2019. EOEA promotes independence, empowerment, and well-being of older people, individuals with disabilities, and their families in...
Massachusetts Communities Win APA National Planning Achievement Awards
Two Massachusetts communities won Gold-level National Planning Achievement Awards from the American Planning Association. Boston won for its "Climate Ready Boston Report," and Stoneham won for its Transportation Advocacy Committee. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging...
AARP Wins Award for Video Celebrating Men as Family Caregivers
AARP recently won a prominent “Sharecare Award” for its video spotlighting men as family caregivers, raising attention to an often hidden but vitally important group of people. Co-produced with AARP Studios, the 3-minute video offers an inside look at a gathering of...
Healthy Aging Job Alert: Beacon Hill Village, BayPath Elder Services
Beacon Hill Village: Member Services/Resources Coordinator Beacon Hill Village (BHV) is a vibrant, non-profit member-driven organization based in Boston that started the Village movement in 2002. Through programs, access to resources, and community engagement, BHV...
Guest Blog Post: Honoring Choices Massachusetts Recognizing April as Healthcare Decisions Month
April is Healthcare Decisions Month and Honoring Choices MA has everything you need to host your own event or make a personal health care plan! You can help your family, staff, colleagues or your community to choose a Health Care Agent and give their Agent the power...