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News and Updates
Free Training for First Responders to Support People Living with Dementia
An annual, free opportunity for age- and dementia friendly communities will be available in mid-January when the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH hosts "UNDERSTAND, APPROACH & RESPOND: Effective Interventions for First Responders." The goal of this training is to...
Coming Soon: 2026 AARP Community Challenge & Age-Friendly Grant Reminders
The AARP Community Challenge Grant is coming soon! Since its debut in 2017, the grant program has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands...
Mass. DCR Announces Accessible Winter Recreation Opportunities
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced its Universal Access Program’s (UAP) winter programming schedule to ensure that every Massachusetts resident can experience and enjoy the outdoors year-round. The programming adapts some of New England’s...