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...

Upcoming Events for the MHAC Network, Communities and Partners

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

Please see the list of upcoming virtual meeting and opportunities below that support communities and environments for older adults and people of all ages. “Marketing Community Transportation: Tips and tools for getting the word out about your transportation...

Low-Income Voice, Broadband Discounts Available Through ‘Lifeline’ Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 17, 2020 | News and Updates

Recognizing that not everyone can afford the cost of a voice or broadband connection, the Lifeline Program provides a monthly discount for eligible low-income consumers on a wireless or residential voice, broadband or voice-broadband bundled service from a certified...

Join Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community for Oct. 1 Summit

by James Fuccione | Sep 16, 2020 | Conferences

Join the Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community on Thursday, October 1st for a state-wide summit to disseminate information about raising public awareness, growing intergenerational opportunities and specific strategies to build community in a variety of...

Results from AARP Survey Reveal Preferences of 50+ Cyclists and Tips for Local Action

by James Fuccione | Sep 16, 2020 | Data and Reports

Nearly 3,000 older adults across the country answered questions in an AARP survey about their cycling history and habits, any changes in their bicycling routine during the past year — including since the COVID-19 pandemic — and preferences for cycling locations and...