The Canadian organizations Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective (HNC), alongside Simon Fraser University (SFU), have collected evidence on the importance of social connection for older adults living in multi-unit housing. The project culminated in a report...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Development Block Grants, MetroWest Health Foundation, Deadline Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Development Block Grants, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities...
Holding on to Home: A Primer on MassHealth Estate Recovery
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts released an issue brief that describes Massachusetts’ estate recovery policy and practices and what is known about its impact on members and their families. The brief, called "Holding on to Home: A Primer on...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests Additional $16.5 Million in Student Loan Repayments for Health and Human Service Workers
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced that the third round of applications for the MA Repay Program is now open, with an additional $16.5 million available to support health and human service workers across the state. The MA Repay Program helps people enter...
MassDOT Studies how Regional Mobility Management Could Improve Transportation Statewide
In 2023, MassDOT conducted a study on the concept of Regional Mobility Management (RMM) and assess whether it would be beneficial for Massachusetts. A system of RMMs serves to connect people to any available transportation options they might need to reach a desired...
New Procurement for Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams from EOEA
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is seeking to procure up to 22 Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) contracts, with the option to award additional contracts if funding allows. EMHOTs are designed to provide mental health services, counseling,...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: AARP Community Challenge Grant and More!
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help promote and support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant (deadline, March 6th) The AARP Community...
February Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is helping the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH promote the following education programs for caregivers and the general public throughout February. There is also an opportunity to join the association's New England Family...
Join an Upcoming ‘Dementia Friends Champion’ Training
Take part in a free 3-hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion, hosted by Dementia Friends Massachusetts - a program of Jewish Family & Children's Services. This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia...
MHAC Offers Support Letter for the Affordable Homes Act
The Massachusetts legislature's Joint Committee on Housing recently held a public hearing on House Bill 4138, the Affordable Homes Act, where housing advocates and many partners of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative showed up to support affordable housing...