Age-Friendly Bus Stops: Creating Bus Stops for People of All Ages

by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2022

While transportation infrastructure and services investments are being made broadly across the Commonwealth, bus stops are a one area where a local community can make an incredible impact on residents of all ages. The purpose of this document is to act as a starter...

Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative 2021 Year in Review

by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2022 | News and Updates

While our state, community-based and organizational partners continue to respond to a constantly-evolving context, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is proud to convene a statewide cross-sector network of stakeholders that can share information, build...

50 Community Organizations Receive Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | News and Updates

Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced 50 community organizations across the region, including 10 in Massachusetts, will receive a total of $500,000 in Momentum Fund grants to advance health equity and support community resilience. The organizations serve people...

‘Quick and Creative Street Projects’ Report from Barr, Solomon Foundations Display Impact of Local Projects

by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Among the ways communities adapted during the pandemic was to make simple, but impactful changes to streets and public spaces that spurred economic activity, improved walkability and enhanced safe gathering spaces. The Barr Foundation and the Lawrence and Lillian...

Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: MassTrails, Shared Streets & Spaces

by James Fuccione | Nov 24, 2021 | News and Updates

Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly may be interested in the following funding opportunities, previously announced by MHAC: MassTrails – due date: Feb. 1, 2022 MassTrails is an inter-agency initiative of the Commonwealth lead by the...