Governor Healey Launches Free Community College for Massachusetts Residents 25+

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | News and Updates

Thanks to a new program in the recently-passed state budget, Governor Maura Healey announced MassReconnect establishing free community college for Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older. Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can promote this...

MAPC Launches Apartment Wi-Fi Program by Seeking Expressions of Interest

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | News and Updates

Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly that are focused on supporting digital equity  may be interested in the Apartment Wi-Fi Program from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Building off a successful pilot program, MAPC received...

Advocacy Campaigns for Healthcare and Housing Seek Support

by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates

By request, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is passing along two opportunities for those looking to add their voices to advocacy campaigns related to healthcare and housing for older adults. Please consider the following, which includes summaries provided by...

Governor Healey Signs Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget with Support for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 10, 2023 | News and Updates

Gov. Maura Healey signed a $55.98 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that includes many items that are of interest to communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly, including an increased formula grant to councils on aging across the state. This...

The Community Healthy Equity Survey from Mass DPH is Now Available

by James Fuccione | Aug 9, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the Community Health Equity Survey from the Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH). They survey will help communities improve conditions that impact health, particularly those most impacted by health...