Tag Archives: age-friendly communities

COVID-19 Community Impact Survey Released by DPH with Focus on Diverse Residents, Older Adults

September 23rd, 2020

The COVID-19 Community Impact Survey (CCIS) – an online survey aimed at collecting data to better understand and identify the social, economic, and health needs and inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic – is now live and ready for you and all of your professional and personal contacts to take.

For this to be a successful effort that will help lead to positive change, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health needs your help disseminating and championing the survey. Continue reading →

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: HRiA, Baystate Health, Age-Friendly Universities

September 23rd, 2020

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to share a variety of funding opportunities that communities and partnering organizations can use to advance age- and dementia friendly initiatives.

Please see the latest opportunities below: Continue reading →

MHAC and EOEA Partner with Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles to Bring Support to Older Drivers

September 9th, 2020

Thanks to a partnership with the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC), Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and aging service access points across the state are making resources available to older drivers renewing their licenses. Continue reading →

AARP Revamps and Re-Releases HomeFit Guide

September 9th, 2020

The HomeFit Guide from AARP has been a reliable resource for age-friendly efforts in helping homeowners consider modifications that improve safety and a person’s ability to remain independent.

Now, the guide has gone through a revamp to continue supporting communities consider housing that works for people of all ages. Continue reading →

AARP Announces Community Challenge 2020 Grantees

August 20th, 2020

For the fourth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 2,800 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.

A total of more than $2.4 million is being distributed to fund 184 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Continue reading →

Partnerships to Improve Food Access in Boston Highlighted by National League of Cities

August 19th, 2020

Through the leadership of the Boston Age Strong Commission, and in partnership with a list of municipal departments, transportation providers and dedicated community-based organizations, the city stitched together an innovative response to food access needs during COVID-19. Continue reading →

UMass Gerontology Institute Measures COVID-19 Impact on State’s Older Adults

August 12th, 2020

A recent report by researchers from the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute examines these consequences for the older population in Massachusetts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront common obstacles experienced by older people, and also exacerbated challenges related to income, housing, nutrition, medical care, and emotional wellbeing. The work of community organizations meant to meet the needs of older adults is more critical than ever during this public health crisis.

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative also believes this points to the importance of creating and advancing age-and dementia friendly communities as well. Continue reading →

Year-One Age-Friendly State Progress Report Submitted to AARP

July 30th, 2020

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), on behalf of a team that includes the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, submitted to AARP Massachusetts the Commonwealth’s Age- and Dementia-Friendly Year One Progress Report detailing the tremendous work of so many communities and organizations throughout Massachusetts. Continue reading →