In the first of two micro-grant cycles, the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) has awarded nearly $376,000 through Hannaford Supermarkets’ Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) program to 51 organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Grant is now open, Funding Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Grant, application is due June 14th...
AARP Offers Cycling Resources for Age-Friendly Stakeholders During Bike Month
May is Older Americans Month, but it's also National Bike Month and AARP's Livable Communities team has shared a range of resource that support bicycling for all ages. According to the League of American Bicyclists, older adults have some of the highest rates of...
BCBS of Mass. Foundation Releases New Primer on Long Term Services and Supports in Massachusetts
Long term services and supports (LTSS) are the critical services and supports that people with disabilities and chronic conditions of all ages use to meet their daily living needs, remain independent, and participate in their communities. A new primer provides a...
PSA Created to Raise Awareness for the End of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Late last year, Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and AgeSpan were awarded more than $3 million to address digital equity among older adults in partnership with several organizations (listed below) with experience in supporting access to technology. As part of...
Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH Programs Available in May Supporting Caregivers and People Living with Dementia
The Alzheimer's Association of Mass./New Hampshire is offering the following virtual and in-person events in May to support caregivers and people living with dementia: Programs for Caregivers: May 8 at 12 PM ► Effective Communication Strategies May 14 at 12 PM ►...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Mass Association for Mental Health, Dementia Training for Fire/EMS, LGBTQ+ Elders Conference
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: Mass Association for Mental Health Annual Conference: Leading Change – May 8th from 8:30...
Celebrating Older Americans Month in May
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs Initiative (ADPI), Funding Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs Initiative (ADPI), Administration for Community...
Massachusetts Cities Represented in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
The Mayors Innovation Project announced a new cohort of local leaders for the second annual Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program, in partnership with AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth America, selected 10 mayors from a national competitive...