The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, MassDOT - deadline: Aug. 7 The Shared Streets and Spaces...
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Arc of Massachusetts Launches Guide to Support Caregivers of those Living with Disabilities
The Arc of Massachusetts launched a new initiative called "After I’m Gone," which is designed for aging caregivers concerned about future care for their loved one with a disability. This program brings together practical tools, meaningful conversation, and a growing...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Massachusetts Strategic Highway Safety Plan - Online Listening Session, June 18th...
Smart Growth America Releases ‘Dangerous by Design 2026’ Report
The annual Dangerous by Design report from Smart Growth America breaks down data from federal and the 101 largest metro areas on pedestrian safety. Along with providing updated rankings of the deadliest places for people walking, this year’s analysis shows that most...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), an annual event led by the National Center on Elder Abuse, was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in 2006 and recognized as a United Nations Observance in 2011. The purpose of WEAAD is to...
MBTA Seeking Feedback on Select Bus Network Redesign (BNR) Routes
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is proposing minor changes to several routes as part of the initial Bus Network Redesign (BNR) plan in order to improve accessibility, equity, and to meet community needs. Recently, the agency is announced the...
AARP Report: Older Adults are Boosting the Economy for All
The Longevity Economy® Outlook reports are a series of data analyses from AARP that explore the wide-ranging impacts of the 50-plus population in the U.S. The 2026 report indicates that adults in this group accounted for $12.5 trillion in annual economic activity in...
National Poll on Healthy Aging Explores Health, Social Connections for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
New data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan finds that LGBTQ+ people over 50 face different rates of age-related challenges than people over 50 who are not LGBTQ+. According to the poll, LGBTQ+ people over 50 are more likely to...
Research Shows Immigrants Help Address the US Eldercare Shortage
A research paper in the American Journal of Health Economics determined that higher levels of immigration leads to registered nurses and other aides working more hours at nursing homes, without displacing already-employed caregivers, while patient outcomes improve....
Digital Equity Survey from AGE and MHAC is Now Open
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is partnering with MHAC on a survey to understand the current landscape of digital equity programs geared towards supporting older adults as well as needs across the Massachusetts Aging Network. Your responses...