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Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
Support and connect communities to promote age- and dementia-friendly practices, plans, and policies
News and Updates
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. FY27 Community Transit Grant Program, MassDOT, applications due October 30th. The FY 27 Community...
APA Study: Longer Crosswalk Distances Linked to More Collisions
The distance from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge at pedestrian crossings (like crosswalks) is known as crossing distance. Researchers know it affects pedestrian safety and behavior, but crossing distance has seldom been quantified at a broader city-wide scale. In...
Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds Award $17.9 Million to Improve Community Health Across Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey announced $17.9 million in grants to 31 community organizations, cities, towns and regional planning commissions to improve health and help people live healthier lives across Massachusetts. The funding will support locally driven efforts focused...