In a previous post, MHAC announced AARP's grant program called "Community Challenge" to cities and towns looking to kick-start new age-friendly efforts or boost existing ones. AARP recently announced that the June 30th deadline has been extended to July 15th to allow...
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Public Park in Leominster Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Awareness
Central Park in the City of Leominster, MA was dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness on the longest day of the year, June 21st, which coincided with a national series of events and fundraising spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Association. The park can be found downtown at...
Listening Sessions Announced for Governor’s Council to Address Aging in MA
Governor Charles D. Baker’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts will hold listening sessions to hear ideas about how to make the Commonwealth the most livable state for people of all ages. These sessions are a prime opportunity to shine a light on age-friendly...
MHAC Partners Receive Grant Funding to Advance Healthy Aging
The Cummings Foundation "100K for 100" Program has awarded two organizations working with the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) for different initiatives that will both advance healthy aging practices as well as age-friendly communities. WalkBoston, an...
UMass Boston and LeadingAge Announce LTSS Research Center
A first-in-the-country research center is being established thanks to a partnership between LeadingAge and the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston. According to an announcement from UMass, the LTSS Center @UMass Boston will "combine the expertise of applied and...
Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is on Twitter!
With so much momentum and activity in age-friendly and dementia friendly communities, combating ageism, and raising awareness of healthy aging issues, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative started a Twitter account to share stories, ideas, and resources....
AARP Announces National Community Challenge Grant Program
AARP is currently offering a prime opportunity for cities and towns seeking to kick-start or strengthen age-friendly efforts in the form of of Community Challenge grants to communities around the country. The grants are aimed at funding projects that improve...
Age-Friendly Boston Reveals Progressive Action Plan
After a comprehensive assessment that drew the participation of more than 4,000 older adults from 23 neighborhoods across the city, Age-Friendly Boston announced a major milestone with the release of their 75-point action plan to enhance the quality of life for...
Age-Friendly Berkshires Announces Grant to Pilot Transportation Program
Transportation for older adults is a common topic of discussion for communities looking to become more age-friendly in both urban and rural settings, and Age-Friendly Berkshires will be testing a solution for their region. Inclusive of 32 cities and towns in a...
UMass Hosting Summit to Link Behavioral Health and Aging Services
With support from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, UMass Boston's Gerontology Institute is hosting a summit focused on building better collaboration between behavioral health providers and aging services. Featured speakers include Elder Affairs Secretary Alice...