Mac users: Increase text size by holding command and +. Decrease text size by holding command and -.Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce an encore of the highly popular training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers of all types, the tools to recognize and work with people living with dementia. Continue reading
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Berkshire Transportation Program for Older Adults Recognized as Best Practice by NADTC
The the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), a partnership of Easterseals, USAging and the Department of Transportation‘s Federal Transportation Administration, released a “Best Practices Compendium,” which is a compilation of the lessons learned by the 16 grant programs funded by NADTC from 2017 through 2019. Continue reading
Transportation Needs of Diverse Older Adults Highlighted through NADTC Survey
As part of continuing efforts to identify transportation access, usage and disparities that impact diverse groups, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) launched a national equity, diversity and inclusion transportation survey.
The survey gauged opinions and obtain information from a representative sample of racially, ethnically and culturally diverse older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers about their experiences accessing and using local transportation options in the United States. Continue reading
MHAC, EOEA, and Aging Service Access Points Restart ‘Senior Days’ Partnership with Registry of Motor Vehicles
Following up on a successful partnership that engaged more than 1,700 older adults across the state in 2020, the “Senior Days” program that sets aside time for older adults to conduct business at their local RMV will once again host staff from aging service access points (ASAPs) to serve as resources on available services and supports. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Community Compact IT Grant, America Walks
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Continue reading
‘Joy Walks’ Walking Clubs for Older Adults Launched in all Boston Neighborhoods
Older adults are invited to join neighborhood Joy Walks walking clubs and participate in the Joy Walks Challenge taking place September through October. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation Planning Grant Program, MassCEC
Periodically, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative shares funding opportunities that help communities become more age- and dementia friendly.
Thanks once again to our partners at MassMobility for highlighting the following grant programs: Continue reading
MassTrails Program Funds 52 Projects to Enhance Massachusetts’ Trail Network
Building on efforts to enhance access to natural resources and recreational opportunities for residents across the Commonwealth, the Baker Administration recently announced nearly $4 million in grant funding to support 52 trail projects across the Commonwealth as part of the MassTrails Grant Program. Continue reading
More Age-Friendly Infrastructure Projects Supported in Latest Announcement of MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces Grant Program
The Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the award of $6.5 million total to cities and towns which applied for funding from the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program. Among those are several projects that are inclusive of older adults, thanks to bonus points that encourage applicants to consider improving the built environment around councils on aging, senior housing, and other public spaces. Continue reading
MBTA Soliciting Feedback with Bus Network Redesign Travel Survey
The Bus Network Redesign being conducted by the MBTA is a once-in-a-generation attempt to make bold improvements to the bus network for the people who depend on it most. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network to submit feedback to promote age- and dementia friendly design on the Bus Network Redesign survey. Continue reading