Digital Equity Survey from AGE and MHAC is Now Open

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is partnering with MHAC on a survey to understand the current landscape of digital equity programs geared towards supporting older adults as well as needs across the Massachusetts Aging Network. Your responses...

UMass-Boston Research: Age friendly states as a linchpin of age friendly ecosystems

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports

A research paper from UMass-Boston published in The Gerontologist provides analysis on 18 states and one U.S. territory with active or emergent age-friendly initiatives, including age-friendly state initiatives and state-level multi-sector plans on aging (MPAs). The...

Tiny Home ‘Village’ for Homeless Older Adults Breaks Ground in Worcester

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field

The Seeds of Hope Tiny Home Village is a four-unit development in Worcester designed to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless seniors on fixed incomes. The project was reported by several news outlets, including the Worcester Guardian, Telegram &...

Help Include Healthy Aging, Age/Dementia Friendly Efforts in the Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Throughout May and June, members of the Massachusetts Rural Policy Commission will hold public engagement feedback sessions to hear your thoughts regarding the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan draft. The Plan chapters address Economic Development, Education,...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Conferences, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Aging & Behavioral Health: Practice, Policy and Partnership, May 27th (in...