Save-the-Date: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting on 9/24 Focusing on Federal Policy Impacts on Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2025 | News and Updates

Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for our next Statewide Network Meeting on September 24th from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Registration is available here. These quarterly meetings provide a chance for any organization or community partner to connect around...

Old Colony Planning Commission Region Joins the Age-Friendly Network

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates

The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is pleased to announce its official enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, as a regional entity. This follows the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA-9) as the second...

MassDOT Announces $6.8 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...

Heat Preparedness Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers Shared by Executive Office of Aging and Independence

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates

When temperatures reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, adults aged 65+ are at a greater risk of experiencing heat-related side-effects, particularly those with certain chronic medical conditions or those who take prescription medications that affect the body’s...

NCOA Offers Resources on Supporting Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on “Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss,” offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The...