by James Fuccione | Sep 16, 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...
by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2026 | Data and Reports
The United States population age 65 and over is projected to jump from 18.9% in 2025 to 23.4% by 2060, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report called “An Aging World: 2025.” The report shows that despite continued growth of its older population, the...
by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners that support the age- and dementia friendly movement: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 23rd from 10:00 – 11:30 am (virtual) Join the Massachusetts...
by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2026 | News and Updates
The distance from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge at pedestrian crossings (like crosswalks) is known as crossing distance. Researchers know it affects pedestrian safety and behavior, but crossing distance has seldom been quantified at a broader city-wide scale. In...
by James Fuccione | Sep 2, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced $17.9 million in grants to 31 community organizations, cities, towns and regional planning commissions to improve health and help people live healthier lives across Massachusetts. The funding will support locally driven efforts focused...
