Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Announce $15 Million in Social and Racial Justice Grants from its Philanthropic Arm, the Point32Health Foundation

by James Fuccione | Dec 19, 2024 | News and Updates

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced a $15 million grant commitment to social and racial justice over the next five years through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation. Grants totaling more than $9.5 million were approved by the...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Grants Over $6.3 Million to Upgrade Public Housing Internet

by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) within the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $6,326,054 in awards to 3,512 affordable housing units across nine Massachusetts communities. The awards are part of...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, Dementia Friends Champion Training, Alzheimer’s Association Programming

by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series: Navigating Post-Holiday Blues: Caregiving, Loss,...

Mass Office on Disability Awards over $4.9 Million in Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Funds

by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...

Loneliness and Isolation Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Remain High for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Updates

Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows. The new findings, from a review of six...