Reminder: Join Us at the Age-and Dementia Friendly Summit in Worcester on 10/31

by James Fuccione | Oct 11, 2023 | Conferences

Join AARP Mass., Massachusetts Councils on Aging, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for the Age- and Dementia Friendly Summit – an in-person event that will explore how stakeholders can promote and support inclusive communities for people of all...

Governor Healey Signs First Tax Cuts in More Than 20 Years with Benefits for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Oct 4, 2023 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey signed into law a $1 billion tax relief package alongside legislative leaders that includes an expanded Child and Family Tax Credit that is now the most generous in the country, increases to the Rental Deduction, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax...

Massachusetts Ranks Fourth Among States for Long-Term Services and Supports, According to New AARP Scorecard

by James Fuccione | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

AARP released their 2023 LTSS State Scorecard (the Scorecard), which is a compilation of state data and analysis based on a new vision of a high-performing state long-term services and supports (LTSS) system. Released every three years, the Scorecard uses data from a...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: AARP Mass. Age/Dementia Friendly Summit, Dementia Friends Champion Training

by James Fuccione | Oct 4, 2023 | News and Updates

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...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces, Community Transit Grant Program Coming Soon

by James Fuccione | Sep 27, 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:...