Smart Growth America recently released their annual "Dangerous by Design" data report, which found that 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking in 2022, an average of more than 20 per day. According to the report, and consistent with reports in previous...
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MCOA Introduces ActiveAgers Initiative and Toolkit
Mass Councils on Aging's (MCOA) ActiveAgers is a new initiative aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing the quality of life for older adults across Massachusetts. This program shines a spotlight on the diverse and dynamic fitness programs offered by local...
Governor Healey Files Legislation to Rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to ‘Executive Office of Aging & Independence’
The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation this week to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts. This timing is part of the...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Approximately $37 Million in Grants to Support Regional Public Transportation
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing approximately $37 million in grant funding to support regional public transportation. The funding from three grant programs will go to Regional Transit Authorities (RTA), Councils on Aging, and other entities for...
ACL Releases Annual ‘Profile of Older Americans’
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has released the 2023 Profile of Older Americans, which is an annual summary of the available statistics related to the older population in the United States. Principal sources of data are the U.S. Census Bureau, the...
Council on Aging Programs in Massachusetts Recognized by NCOA
Every year through its National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), the National Council on Aging (NCOA) honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof...
Help ReiMAgine Aging in Massachusetts! Comment on our Next Age-and Dementia Friendly State Plan
In 2019, Massachusetts unveiled a plan to amplify, align, and coordinate local, regional, and statewide efforts to create a welcoming and more livable Commonwealth for residents of all ages. The Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan is an articulation of the state’s...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Tech. Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, Point32Health Foundation Session on “Equity in Aging,” Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, May 29th from 10:00 – 11:30 am Join the Massachusetts...
MHAC Signs on to Support Proposal for by-right ADUs Statewide
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative joined many partners, including AARP Massachusetts, CHAPA, MHP, Public Health Institute of Western Mass. and several regional planning agencies in signing on to a letter led by Abundant Housing MA in support of Accessory...
VA and AARP Share Resources to Support Older Veterans
The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory, released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides information on resources to help health and social service professionals support older veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk...