Welcome to the
Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
Support and connect communities to promote age- and dementia-friendly practices, plans, and policies
News and Updates
Study Links ‘Housing Distress’ with Increased Risk in Physical and Psychological Health Issues
Research published in Social Science and Medicine (SSM) Population Health and promoted by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition shows a correlation between "housing distress" and increased risk in physical and psychological health problems. Housing distress among...
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: New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment, hosted by Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH,...
AARP Livable Communities: Serving Older Adults and Their Pets
The Livable Communities Team at AARP released a collection of resources and articles that support older adults and their pets. Examples from Vermont, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida and California show a number of age-friendly programs that provide care exercise and food for...