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Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative

Working to make Massachusetts a national leader in vibrant and inclusive age-friendly communities

News and Updates

Barnstable County Becomes Part of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network

Barnstable County is proud to announce its official enrollment as the 960th community in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and the 122nd such recognition in Massachusetts. The initiative is led by Barnstable County Human Services and the Healthy...

Upcoming Opportunities for Dementia Friends Training

Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Be a Dementia Friend and learn the 5 key messages about how dementia...

Apply for the AARP Purpose Prize Award

The AARP® Purpose Prize® award is a one-of-a-kind national award that honors people age 50-plus who are using their life experience to make a better future for us all. The award recognizes nonprofit founders with $75,000 for their organizations and a year of supports...