Welcome to the
Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
Support and connect communities to promote age- and dementia-friendly practices, plans, and policies
News and Updates
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,...