Pioneer Valley Region is Recognized for Age- and Dementia Friendly Progress

by James Fuccione | Sep 30, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative recently joined the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), Massachusetts Councils on Aging, local organizations and AARP Massachusetts to celebrate an age- and dementia action plan for the Pioneer Valley region. The...

Governor Healey Announces October 13 Launch for Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 30, 2026 | News and Updates, Programs

Governor Maura Healey recently announced that enrollment for the Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program, a new initiative providing free MBTA service to Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive, will open on October 13, 2026. In partnership with the...

MassDOT ‘Golden Gears’ Programming Rescheduled into October

by James Fuccione | Sep 30, 2026 | News and Updates, Programs

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) had announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The recent nor’easter threat forced rescheduling on some of those events. Participants...

$3.4M Invested in Creative Experiences Across Massachusetts, Includes Programs for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Sep 23, 2026 | News and Updates

Mass Cultural Council announced $3,442,500 in Creative Experiences grants to support 738 festivals, residencies, performances, and other cultural activities across the Commonwealth. Thirty more grants were awarded this year over last! These one-year grants of $2,500...

Launch of New ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Website with Executive Order 642

by James Fuccione | Sep 19, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to share, on behalf of the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE), a new way to explore the work underway across state government to make Massachusetts a great place to grow up and grow older. Last...