by James Fuccione | Jan 1, 2025 | News and Updates
The statewide network of partners and communities driving the age- and dementia friendly movement continue to innovate and make progress thanks to cross-sector collaboration and listening to what matters from older adults and stakeholder organizations. The...
by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...
by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Updates
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 feel lonely, and nearly as many feel isolated, a new national study shows. The new findings, from a review of six...
by James Fuccione | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Updates
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has drafted regulations intended to provide clarity on the administration of the new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law. Now, EOHLC needs your input and invites stakeholders and interested community...
by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2024 | News and Updates
Next50, a national foundation based in Denver focused on creating a world that values aging, announced nearly $4 million in grants through its Changing Aging grant program. Among the grantees is the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), which partners with...
