The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts - concept papers due March 1. The Health...
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AARP Research Explores AI Awareness and Usage Among Older Adults
Eight in ten adults 50-plus report having used some form of AI, though most place themselves at the beginner or intermediate level according to a recent "data story" released by AARP Research. AARP's data story explores Artificial Intelligence awareness and usage...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, Grant Reminders
The Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (the Funds) is now accepting proposals for the 2026 grantmaking cycle. The Healthy Aging Funds will support age-friendly efforts while advancing the objectives in ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan....
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following meetings from our network of partners that promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Advancing Fair & Effective AI for Older Adults, MassAITC, Jan. 27th from 4:00 -...
Governor Healey Announces Safety Reforms Following Release of the Assisted Living Residence Commission’s Final Report
Following the submission of the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Commission’s final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents, Governor Healey is beginning to implement the...
Leadership Exchange on Ageism Offers Education Program for Healthcare Sector
The Maine Council on Aging, in partnership with the National Center to Reframe Aging, is launching their first ever Leadership Exchange for Ageism (LEA) for healthcare leaders in February 2026. This program is specially designed for healthcare leaders, especially...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant is Open, Funding Reminders
MHAC is excited to promote the newly-opened 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant! Reminders about previously-announced age-friendly grant opportunities are listed below the Community Challenge info. Since its inception in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded...
Upcoming Events: Dementia Friends Training, Dementia Education for First Responders, Tech. Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following meetings from our network of partners that promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Reminder: Free Training for First Responders to Support People Living with Dementia...
Join EOHLC for an Upcoming Fair Housing Listening Session
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), in partnership with local and community organizations, invites the public to join an upcoming Fair Housing Regional Listening Session. This series of sessions throughout the Commonwealth provides...
MHAC 2025 Year in Review
Following a year of community listening sessions and workgroup meetings, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative was proud to join state leaders and partners in announcing the ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Plan during Older Americans Month in May. The plan is a refreshed...