Created by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) with support from AARP, the Exploring Digital Equity Fact-Sheet Series consists of six PDF briefs. The reports examine the challenges still faced by millions of people — of all ages — in need of a reliable,...
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Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
In addition to the events listed below, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative reminds stakeholders and communities working to become more age and dementia friendly that May is National Older Americans Month. In a previous post, MHAC shared materials being...
AARP Announces Updated ‘Livability Index’ for 2022
The AARP Livability Index is a signature initiative of the Public Policy Institute to measure the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions, including housing, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassTrails, Community Transit Grant, Transportation Justice Grants
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: MassTrails Spring 2022 Grant Program (due May 16) MassTrails is seeking to fund shared use path...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Revolutionize 2022, LGBTQ+ Elders Conference, Alzheimer’s Association Money Management Program
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our stakeholder network to check out the following upcoming events: 2nd annual Revolutionize Conference, April 28-29 at the Seaport Hotel & Conference Center in Boston Revolutionize 2022 will bring together...
FCC Seeks Input on How to Combat Digital Discrimination
The Federal Communications Commission opened a process on how to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination to ensure that everyone has equal access to broadband internet access service. The Notice of Inquiry starts the process of establishing a shared understanding...
Outdoor Activation Toolkit for Older Adults Created by 8-80 Cities
8 80 Cities, an organization based in Canada dedicated to enhancing parks, public spaces and mobility, in partnership with Woodgreen Community Services have come together to develop the Seniors Outdoor Activation Toolkit to support more outdoor programming, physical...
Materials and Theme Announced for Older Americans Month in May
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as...
Communicating About Nursing Home Care: Findings and Emerging Recommendations
Soon after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on nursing homes was thrust into the spotlight. As people began to think and talk more about nursing home residents and the care workforce, many existing narratives of nursing homes were reinforced–that they...
Celebrating Healthcare Decisions Month During April
Every year the Honoring Choices Partners & Friends celebrate April 16 National Healthcare Decisions Day using their easy-to-use programs and tools. Just choose a date in April or May to co-host a webinar; they’ll supply the presentation and post on the 2022 Events...