Broadband Equity Commission Invites MHAC to Present on Older Adults and the Digital Divide

by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates

This past week, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative was pleased to present a statewide perspective on older adults and digital equity to the Massachusetts Broadband Equity Commission. MHAC is among many organizations and stakeholders that have labeled technology as...

AARP Survey Highlights Tech Adoption and Perceived Barriers Among Grandparents

by James Fuccione | Oct 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, significantly more grandparents than non-grandparents purchased smartphones (32% vs. 22%) and Smart TVs (24% vs. 11%) than they did in the 12-months prior, according to AARP research. Ranking the top barriers to...

MHAC Adds New Webpage Focused on Digital Equity and Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Oct 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Alongside the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Technology Subcommittee of the Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative added a new webpage with an evolving list of resources aimed at addressing digital...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Cultural Council, Adira Foundation, IT Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 29, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following grant opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly community efforts. You can see previous posts about funding opportunities here. Mass Cultural Council –...

Addressing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults: Mass. Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021

Host Organization: The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) Program: Access Technology Training Program Description: The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired launched the Access Technology Training program in...