Governor Maura Healey recently signed an Executive Order creating an Anti-Hunger Task Force that will work to prevent Massachusetts families from going hungry as President Trump cuts food assistance for children, older adults, veterans and people with disabilities....
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NCOA Research Develops Effective Messaging for Preventing Falls
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently blogged about research to help define effective messaging to help prevent falls among older adults. NCOA created three messaging themes that tested with focus groups of older adults in-person and online. The themes...
MassDOT Launches New Initiative to Support Transportation Planning in Rural and Underserved Communities
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)'s Office of Transportation Planning (OTP) is launching the Local Early and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program to help municipal officials jump start infrastructure projects. This new program could provide...
From Policy to Progress: National Lessons from Community-led Housing Advocacy in Massachusetts
Smart Growth Alliance (SGA) is a national organization working through research, advocacy, and direct community support on issues including housing and land use, transportation, and economic development. SGA recently released a report on their technical assistance...
Old Colony Planning Commission Region Joins the Age-Friendly Network
The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is pleased to announce its official enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, as a regional entity. This follows the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA-9) as the second...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project Bread, Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health, MBI
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Community Power Grants, Project Bread (LOI due July 21st) Project Bread is accepting applications...
AARP Promotes Advocacy Dashboard with County-Level Data on Social Security
More than 67,000,000 people in the United States receive Social Security payments — payments that inject $1.4 trillion into the national economy every year. AARP Research released a data dashboard tool that can help communities understand, raise awareness and advocate...
Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Release $16.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030
The Healey-Driscoll Administration released the Commonwealth’s FY26–FY30 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This $16.6 billion five-year plan makes historic investments in housing production and preservation, and other age-friendly improvements. The CIP further advances...
MassDOT Announces $6.8 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...
New Poll Reveals Gaps in Knowledge and Preparation Among Older Adults Around Long-Term Care
Recent data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging based at the University of Michigan reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation regarding long-term care among Americans aged 50 and over. Nearly two-thirds (62%) believe Medicare would pay for their care if they...