The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced it has been awarded an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant to launch a bikeshare education and activation program for Massachusetts adults ages 50 and older. The programs will be launched in...
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Pioneer Institute Report Details Shortage of Small Homes and Zoning Reform in Massachusetts
A new Pioneer Institute report finds that a mismatch between who lives in Massachusetts and the housing being built is squeezing two generations at once: young families who cannot get into a house, and older adults who cannot downsize. The report, "Right-Sizing...
Comment Period Open for Pioneer Valley Safe Streets Regional Safety Action Plan
The Pioneer Valley Safe Streets Plan solidifies the region’s commitment to implementing a Vision Zero and Safe System Approach to safety for all road users in the region. This Regional Safety Action Plan sets a goal to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious...
Disproportionate Impact of Pedestrian Fatalities on Older Adults and Environmental Justice Communities Continue, According to New Report
In 2025, one in every five traffic deaths in Massachusetts involved a person walking. Of the 354 total traffic fatalities reported statewide, at least 76 were pedestrians, accounting for more than 21 percent of all deaths. These findings come from Fatal Pedestrian...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: ACL’s Cultivating Connected Communities, MassDOT Reminders, OB3 Impacts Defense Fund
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge, Administration for Community Living - Informational...
New Research Outlines the Promises and Risks of AI Use in Home Care
The National Council on Aging (NCOA), through the ACL-funded Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, has released a series of reports on using artificial intelligence (AI) in home care to support community living for older adult and people with disabilities. “A New...
Massachusetts Office on Disability Offers Guides on Improving Physical Accessibility in Communities
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) can help people learn about disability rights and architectural access regulations relating to physical access to buildings, streetscapes, and amenities. This can be especially useful for communities working to become more...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, MassDOT - deadline: Aug. 7 The Shared Streets and Spaces...
Arc of Massachusetts Launches Guide to Support Caregivers of those Living with Disabilities
The Arc of Massachusetts launched a new initiative called "After I’m Gone," which is designed for aging caregivers concerned about future care for their loved one with a disability. This program brings together practical tools, meaningful conversation, and a growing...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Massachusetts Strategic Highway Safety Plan - Online Listening Session, June 18th...