In their latest newsletter, AARP Livable Communities released an updated handout that displays their library of resources to support cities, towns, regions and states working to become more age-friendly. For stakeholders just getting started, AARP also announced...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassDOT Community Transit Grant Program
MassDOT’s annual Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) offers funding for transit authorities, municipalities, Councils on Aging, and nonprofits to expand mobility for older adults and people with disabilities. Register for a training on May 5 (10-noon) or May 8...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Enhancing Digital Equity for Older Adults
A new $1.5M grant opportunity is available from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Home and Community-Based Services. The Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Adults Grant will provide municipal Councils...
Resources Available for Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16)
The organizations Honoring Choices and the Conversation Project are promoting a range of resources to help individuals and organizations recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th. Every year in Massachusetts the Honoring Choices Partners & Friends...
MassHealth Releases New Redetermination Outreach Tools and Renewal Help Guide
MassHealth released a Phase 2 Redeterminations Outreach Toolkit to help educate members and make sure they are prepared and know how to complete their upcoming renewal. This toolkit includes key messages as well as downloadable flyers, posters, and other materials in...
Jobs in Healthy Aging – MassHousing, LeadingAge, EOEA
Please check out and spread the word on the following job opportunities in the healthy aging network: MassHousing - Tenant Assistance Program “TAP” Hoarding Consultation Services MassHousing has released a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for a consultant to enter into a...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following events, which may be of interest to stakeholders advancing inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Caregiver Webinar Series: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Wishes for...
Boston University’s MetroBridge Program Seeking Community Project Partners
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly have an opportunity to engage the MetroBridge program at BU's Initiative on Cities, which is currently seeking government and community project partners for the 2023–2024 academic year, including summer...
Upcoming Training Opportunities to Become a ‘Dementia Friends Champion’
Take part in a free 2 ½ hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, coworkers or others in your community....
New 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmap Released
With a focus on the connection between civic health and thriving people and places, the new 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R) Report brings actionable data, evidence, guidance and stories to support community-led efforts to grow community power and...