Results of new national survey data from AARP shows that nearly half of Americans ages 50-plus carry over credit card debt from month to month, including credit card debt carried over on an active card or a cancelled card. Of adults ages 50-plus who carry credit card...
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New Dementia Care Planning Toolkit Released by Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All other Dementias
The Care Planning Team of the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All other Dementias released a new toolkit for people living with dementia, dementia care partners, families, community-based service providers, and health care providers. The...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: New Grants from Mass Cultural Council, Safety Net Grants, One Stop for Growth and Municipal Digital Equity Planning, Launchpad Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Safety Net Grants Special Round, The Boston Foundation (deadline, March 11) The Boston Foundation is...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5.8 Million in Grants to Expand Mobility for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Low-Income Individuals
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $5.8 million in funding to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance mobility for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals across Massachusetts. The awards are provided through the...
New Maps of Aging Services Network Announced by Executive Office of Aging and Independence
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence has created two new maps of the aging services network that can be utilized by network partners, older adults, caregivers, and their loved ones. The maps outline senior centers located throughout Massachusetts as well...
March Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout March. Virtual Programs for Caregivers: March 4 at 12 PM ► Building Foundations of...
Unlocking Housing Production Commission Releases Recommendations for Producing More Housing, Lowering Costs
Fresh off release of the state’s first comprehensive statewide housing plan, “A Home for Everyone,” the Unlocking Housing Production Commission (UHPC) has released its report, “Building for Tomorrow,” which provides over 50 recommendations to increase the supply of...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Deadline Less Than One Week for AARP Community Challenge Grant
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP (deadline, March 5th) AARP’s Community Challenge grant...
MBI Announces Launchpad Grant Program to Support Digital Equity
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced the new Launchpad Program, a $9.44 million grant program to support digital equity activities across Massachusetts. The program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports the expansion of digital...
MAPC Releases Annual Report with Age- and Dementia Friendly Accomplishments
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) became one of the largest age-friendly regions in the country when they were recognized by AARP in 2024 for their commitment through their long-range regional plan - MetroCommon2050. Their recently released annual report...