Mass. Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds Supports MHAC ‘Healthy Aging for All’ Guide, Age-Friendly Initiatives

by James Fuccione | Oct 1, 2020 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced the inaugural awards of the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (the Funds), which includes support to the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) and a number of age-friendly community...

COVID-19 Community Impact Survey Released by DPH with Focus on Diverse Residents, Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | News and Updates

The COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS) – an online survey aimed at collecting data to better understand and identify the social, economic, and health needs and inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic – is now live and ready for you and all of...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: HRiA, Baystate Health, Age-Friendly Universities

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2020 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to share a variety of funding opportunities that communities and partnering organizations can use to advance age- and dementia friendly initiatives. Please see the latest opportunities below: Health Resources in Action...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MetroWest Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2020 | News and Updates

Since March, the MetroWest Health Foundation has pivoted its grantmaking and operations to support the region’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. In response to community listening and engagement, the foundation is including “COVID-19 Social Isolation...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/20/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 20, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...