World Health Organization Releases Toolkit for Promoting Physical Activity Among Older People

by James Fuccione | Oct 25, 2023 | Data and Reports

Noting the myriad benefits of physical activity for older adults, including the ability to maintain and improve mental health and cognitive ability, delay the onset of dementia, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, the World Health Organization (WHO)...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: AARP Mass. Age- and Dementia Friendly Summit on 10/31, Tech Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, Dementia Friends Champion Training

by James Fuccione | Oct 20, 2023 | Conferences

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is promoting the following events and opportunities to help promote and support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: AARP Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly Summit: October 31st, 9 am – 4 pm, Hogan...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils $4 Billion Affordable Homes Act to Address Housing Challenges

by James Fuccione | Oct 18, 2023 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a $4 billion plan to jumpstart the production of homes and make housing more affordable across Massachusetts. The Affordable Homes Act, a comprehensive package of spending, policy and programmatic actions, represents the...

Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: Shared Streets and Spaces Program, Community Compact Best Practices, Community Transit Grant, Cultural Facilities Fund

by James Fuccione | Oct 18, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to share two significant funding opportunities – one currently available and one coming soon – that support healthy aging with a focus on transportation and accessible, inclusive community spaces: Shared Streets...

MassINC, MACP Release ‘Connected Communities’ Report on Digital Equity and Affordable Housing

by James Fuccione | Oct 18, 2023 | Data and Reports

MassINC alongside Massachusetts Competitive Partnership (MACP) recently released a report called “Connected Communities: Providing Affordable Housing Residents with Unfettered Access to Digital Opportunity in Massachusetts,” which explores strategies to...