UMass-Boston's Gerontology Institute, building on their recent report with a national view that compares elder economic security, released a new update with a focus on Massachusetts. New estimates from the 2022 Elder IndexTM reveal that the cost of living in...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program Now Open!
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: MassDOT’s FY24 Community Transit Grant Program - applications due June 23. MassDOT’s FY24 Community...
Support for Local Housing Available through CHAPA Municipal Engagement Initiative
Believing that housing is at the center of the hub of work needed to create healthy, equitable, affordable, and vibrant communities, the Municipal Engagement Initiative (MEI) from the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) works with residents on the...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging – Attorney General’s Office, Dementia Friends, AARP Livable Wednesdays
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events for communities and organizations working to become more age- and dementia friendly. Mass. Attorney General's Office - Savvy Senior (May 18th, 10:30 - virtual) The Community...
FCC Announces New Webpage for Affordable Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is announcing a new Affordable Connectivity Program landing page at GetInternet.gov The transition of GetInternet.gov to the new landing page occurred on the evening of May 3. AffordableConnectivity.gov will continue to...
Recognizing May as Older Americans Month
State and federal partners are leading the celebration of May as Older Americans Month. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll signed a proclamation that mentions age-friendly policies, age-friendly employers, and the age- and...
Reminders: Age-Friendly Funding Alerts
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Festivals and Projects Grants – Mass Cultural Council (deadline, June 8th) The next grant round...
Upcoming ‘Dementia Friends Champion’ Training
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....
Study from NCOA, LTSS Center @UMass-Boston Reveal Financial Security Challenges for Older Adults
Despite modest increases in income and household assets for the "middle" 40% of older adults in the U.S., 80% of older adults in the U.S. would be unable to absorb a financial shock such as long-term services and supports, according to research by the LTSS Center...
Executive Order Supports Care Workers, Family Caregivers and Home-Based Care for Veterans
Joined by people with disabilities, family caregivers, long-term care workers, early educators, veterans, and aging advocates, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that includes more than 50 directives to nearly every cabinet-level agency to expand access to...