Research published in Social Science and Medicine (SSM) Population Health and promoted by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition shows a correlation between "housing distress" and increased risk in physical and psychological health problems. Housing distress among...
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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: New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment, hosted by Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH,...
AARP Livable Communities: Serving Older Adults and Their Pets
The Livable Communities Team at AARP released a collection of resources and articles that support older adults and their pets. Examples from Vermont, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida and California show a number of age-friendly programs that provide care exercise and food for...
New Poll Data Shows Perceptions on Relationship between Physical Health, Lifestyle Behaviors and Brain Health
The latest edition of Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures contains a special report, based on a survey conducted in partnership with IHPI's National Poll on Healthy Aging. Titled "Brain Health in America: Understanding and Supporting Lifelong Cognitive Health," the...
‘Discovering the Happy Factor’ Report Released by CMRPC
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), which leads the Age-Friendly Central Massachusetts initiative covering 40 cities and towns, recently released a report, "Discovering the Happy Factor" that examines how civic involvement impacts happiness...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Anti-Hunger Task Force Recommendations
The Healey-Driscoll Administration's Anti-Hunger Task Force recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how Massachusetts can combat rising food insecurity and protect Massachusetts residents against the Presidential administration's long-term cuts to...
New Materials Available for Older Americans Month
This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It calls on individuals, families, caregivers, and communities to take action — managing health,...
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Reminds Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Text Messages
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment at a link...
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: Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, April 27th at 10:00 am...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Local Consumer Program Grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, Mass Cultural Council, Health Policy Commission PATHways Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. 2026 Local Consumer Programs, Mass. Attorney General's Office, deadline: May 1st The Massachusetts...