Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MBI Hosting Info Session on Residential Retrofit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) invites you to attend an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. to learn about a grant program that brings affordable, high-quality internet to residents living in public and affordable housing. The...

NCOA Offers Resources on Supporting Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on “Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss,” offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The...

AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet Outlines Value of ‘Complete Streets’ for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jun 11, 2025 | Data and Reports

Complete Streets policies and projects aim to improve safety for all using streets and sidewalks, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently put out a fact sheet explaining the value of Complete Streets efforts for older...

2025 Long-Term Care Equality Index Released by Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE

by James Fuccione | Jun 4, 2025 | Data and Reports

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE developed the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) to meet a critical need for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older Americans: safe, equitable, welcoming care and support as they age. Most long-term...

$15 Million Awarded through the Community Transit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | May 14, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced a total of over $14.8 million through MassDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) for municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and nonprofit organizations. The funding...