Managed in collaboration with MassDevelopment, the Cultural Facilities Fund from Mass Cultural Council provides major improvement grants to nonprofit cultural organizations, in recognition of their profound economic impact on communities across Massachusetts. The...
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Upcoming Deadlines for Age-Friendly Funding Opportunities on Digital Equity and Transportation
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Connected & Online Program, Mass Broadband Institute (applications due Nov. 7) The Connected...
New Data on MassHealth Enrollment Available in ‘MassHealth: The Basics’ Report
An updated edition of the "MassHealth: The Basics" chart pack is available from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The chart pack...
Upcoming ‘Dementia Friends’ Training Sessions
Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Be a Dementia Friend and learn the 5 key messages about how dementia...
MassTrails Grant Awards Support Projects Including Older Adults
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $7.5 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support 50 trail projects that will improve and expand the trail network across Massachusetts. This funding will create 60 miles of new recreational...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders to Support Digital Equity and Transportation
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Connected & Online Program, Mass Broadband Institute (applications due Nov. 7) The Connected...
New Toolkit to Support Digital Equity Among Older Adults Released by AGE
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is excited to share the launch of the Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Adults (EDLOA) Playbook – a new toolkit designed to support Councils on Aging (COAs), Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs), community-based...
Longevity and Income Disparities Highlighted in Report from LTSS Center @UMass-Boston, NCOA
A new report that updates previous studies from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston reveals older adults with the fewest financial resources die, on average, nine years earlier than those with the greatest wealth. NCOA and...
Upcoming ‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Webinar Series and Alzheimer’s Association Programs
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following programs for caregivers of people living with dementia as well as other related educational opportunities. The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) partners with the...
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day
Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities. The American Society on Aging has a list of resources that communities and organizations can use to spread awareness,...