MAPC Launches Apartment Wi-Fi Program by Seeking Expressions of Interest

by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2023 | News and Updates

Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly that are focused on supporting digital equity  may be interested in the Apartment Wi-Fi Program from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Building off a successful pilot program, MAPC received...

Advocacy Campaigns for Healthcare and Housing Seek Support

by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates

By request, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is passing along two opportunities for those looking to add their voices to advocacy campaigns related to healthcare and housing for older adults. Please consider the following, which includes summaries provided by...

Census Bureau Report: Old Housing, New Needs: Are U.S. Homes Ready for an Aging Population?

by James Fuccione | Jul 20, 2023 | Data and Reports

A new report from the US Census Bureau called “Old Housing, New Needs: Are US Homes Ready for An Aging Population”  uses data from the American Housing Survey and provides the estimates of housing units in the country that had aging-accessible features,...

Home Modification Loan Program Promoted by CEDAC

by James Fuccione | Jul 11, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs

In a recent blog post, the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) promoted the Home Modification Loan Program, which may be helpful to age- and dementia friendly communities looking to address local housing issues. The Home Modification Loan...

The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 Report Released by JCHS of Harvard University

by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | Data and Reports

A new report, “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023,” from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights a growing urgency for public and private investment to address longstanding disinvestment in underserved communities of...