MHAC Hosting Statewide Network Meeting on 3/13 to Feature Regional Age/Dementia Friendly Efforts

by James Fuccione | Feb 19, 2025 | News and Updates

Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for our upcoming Statewide Network meeting on March 13th at 10:00 am. These quarterly meetings provide a chance for any organization or community involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to hear the latest...

Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2025 | News and Updates

Accessory dwelling units are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024. Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites, ADUs are small,...

February Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout February: Virtual Programs for Caregivers: February 13 at 12 PM ► Responding to...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: AARP Community Challenge, The Health Foundation of Central Mass., Community Compact IT Grant, Reminders

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP (deadline, March 5th) AARP has opened its Community...

Barnstable County Becomes Part of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network

by James Fuccione | Jan 22, 2025 | News and Updates

Barnstable County is proud to announce its official enrollment as the 960th community in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and the 122nd such recognition in Massachusetts. The initiative is led by Barnstable County Human Services and the Healthy...