Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly that have prioritized "housing" in local and regional action plans may be interested in applying for The Municipal Engagement Initiative (MEI) from Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA). MEI is...
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National Poll on Healthy Aging Examines Health Literacy Among Older Adults
Newly-released data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, a research collaboration between AARP and the University of Michigan, found that the majority of adults age 50 and older use the internet (82%) or a health care provider (81%) as a source of health...
AARP Releases Housing Design Competition Tool Kit
Produced by AARP Livable Communities with the RL Mace Universal Design Institute, the new AARP Housing Design Competition Tool Kit explains how a design contest can be a stepping stone for developing housing that’s both needed and suitable for people of all ages. As...
RAND: Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment
Elder mistreatment—which refers to physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; fraud and financial exploitation; and neglect—is a serious public health issue and growing area of concern as the percentage of the U.S. population age 60 and older continues to rise....
Mass. Department of Telecom and Cable Promotes Lifeline Program and More Affordable Internet Options
During Digital Inclusion Week, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) reminded consumers of another awareness raising effort that occurred last month when the agency joined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), other state...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Tech. Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, AARP Livable Communities Workshop, Dementia Friends Massachusetts
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: Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, October 17, 10:00-11:30 am (virtual)...
Intergenerational Program Certification from ‘Generations United’ Due Nov. 7th
The Program of Distinction and Program of Merit designations from Generations United are based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of any intergenerational program and are intended to recognize the rich diversity among programs that involve older and...
Governor Healey Signs Bill Improving Access to High-Quality Care for Older Residents
Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, legislative leaders, elected officials and advocates came together for a ceremonial signing of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, which improves oversight and standards at Long Term Care...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: Community Compact Program, Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Compact Best Practices Program The Community Compact Best Practices Program is...
Mass Broadband Institute Promoting Programs to Improve Broadband Access in Affordable Housing
Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) is offering owners/operators of affordable and public housing two program options designed to increase access to high speed, affordable, and high quality broadband to residents. Communities working to become more age- and dementia...