The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders. ACL - Loneliness Awareness Week Campaign (June 12-18) Social isolation and loneliness can have...
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US HHS Announces ‘Extra Help Program’ Aimed at Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Older Adults
The US Department of Health and Human Services is announcing new tools to lower prescription drug costs for low-income people with Medicare through the Extra Help program, which provides eligible seniors and disabled people with help paying for their Medicare Part D...
American Planning Association and AARP Release Guide on Expanding Accessory Dwelling Unit Development
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a valuable tool to help communities broaden housing choice in single-family neighborhoods. In recent decades, many communities have updated their zoning codes to make ADUs a legally permissible use. Despite this trend, ADUs remain a...
Summer Support Group Calendar from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote support groups available for people living with dementia and their caregivers from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH. Support groups can be a lifeline for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and...
Perceptions of the “Age Friendly” Term Analyzed by Center for the Future of Aging at Milken Institute
The Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute set out to learn the public’s familiarity with the term "age-friendly" using a survey of more than 1,000 adults age 40 and older. According to survey results, 81% of respondents were aware of the term...
AARP Survey Studies Attitudes on US Health Care System and Learning Lessons from other Countries
AARP recently surveyed more than 1,000 older adults' satisfaction with health care in the U.S. and an interest in exploring how other countries approach aging issues. Respondents expressed concerns about accessibility and cost with only 16% saying healthcare is...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
he Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders. SAGE - Welcome to Pride: A Practical Guide to Making Pride Parades, Marches and Festivals...
JCHS of Harvard University Examines Digital Technology to Support Older Adults Aging in Place
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS) recently released new research on the potential of digital technology to change the role that the home plays in supporting activities of daily living and, ultimately, the ability of older adults to age...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Connectors Grant, Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council, Asphalt Art Initiative, BCBS Foundation
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Community Connectors Grant - Smart Growth America (deadline July 15) With support from the Robert...
MassDOT Announces New Interactive Priority Trails Network Vision Map for Statewide Shared-Use Paths
The Massachusetts Trails Team (MassTrails) is pleased to announce the release of a new interactive Priority Trails Network vision map for current and future shared-use path projects throughout the Commonwealth. This tool could be useful to communities and regions...