Welcome to the
Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
Support and connect communities to promote age- and dementia-friendly practices, plans, and policies
News and Updates
Mass. DCR Announces Accessible Spring Recreation Opportunities
As part of its commitment to ensuring residents and visitors of all abilities can connect to nature through outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced the spring programming schedule for its Universal Access Program...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Building a Parkinson’s Village: Care Team, Community Supports, and Long-Term...
New Findings from ‘Elder Index’ Examine Economic Insecurity of Older Adults in Massachusetts
New estimates from the 2025 Elder Index demonstrate that the cost of living in Massachusetts has increased substantially in recent years for older adults, especially for renters. The Elder Index, which is compiled by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on...