AARP Livable Communities: Serving Older Adults and Their Pets

by James Fuccione | Apr 29, 2026 | News and Updates

The Livable Communities Team at AARP released a collection of resources and articles that support older adults and their pets. Examples from Vermont, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida and California show a number of age-friendly programs that provide care exercise and food for...

‘Discovering the Happy Factor’ Report Released by CMRPC

by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), which leads the Age-Friendly Central Massachusetts initiative covering 40 cities and towns, recently released a report, “Discovering the Happy Factor” that examines how civic involvement...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Anti-Hunger Task Force Recommendations

by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2026 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Anti-Hunger Task Force recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how Massachusetts can combat rising food insecurity and protect Massachusetts residents against the Presidential administration’s...

New Materials Available for Older Americans Month

by James Fuccione | Apr 20, 2026 | News and Updates

This year’s Older Americans Month (OAM) theme, Champion Your Health, highlights prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It calls on individuals, families, caregivers, and communities to take action — managing health,...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Local Consumer Program Grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, Mass Cultural Council, Health Policy Commission PATHways Program

by James Fuccione | Apr 15, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. 2026 Local Consumer Programs, Mass. Attorney General’s Office, deadline: May 1st The...