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News and Updates
Boston Globe Publishes MHAC Letter Responding to Article on Housing and Older Adults
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative responded to a recent Boston Globe article titled "Will baby boomer homes hit the market soon in ‘silver tsunami’?" through a letter to the editor. The original article positioned blame on older adults - specifically the...
Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils that Support Age and Dementia Friendly Programs
The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state - several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns in the...
Ability to Conduct Hybrid and Remote Meetings Extended by Healey Administration.
Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This legislation will permit state and local public bodies to conduct public meetings in a hybrid or remote format while also allowing participants at town...