Equity in Aging Work from MHAC and Partners Highlighted in Twitter Chat

by James Fuccione | Oct 21, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative was joined by a range of statewide and national partners working to advance inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities in a Twitter Chat that focused on “Equity in Aging.” The question-and-answer format...

8-80 Cities, AARP Create New ‘Winter Placemaking’ Guide for Creating Inclusive Public Spaces During Colder Months

by James Fuccione | Oct 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

In an effort to encourage communities to plan for embracing the winter season, 8-80 Cities teamed up with AARP to create a new Winter Placemaking Guide, which seeks to address the distinct winter challenges that communities of all sizes experience, offering practical...

Mass. Senate Releases “Reimagining the Future of Massachusetts” Report with Focus on Digital Equity, Intergenerational Activity and Caregiving

by James Fuccione | Oct 6, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Following a series of listening sessions held during the pandemic, the Senate Committee on Reimagining Massachusetts Post-Pandemic Resiliency released its report with policy and spending recommendations on everything from rental assistance to digital equity. For those...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Cultural Council, Adira Foundation, IT Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 29, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following grant opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly community efforts. You can see previous posts about funding opportunities here. Mass Cultural Council –...

Boston University’s ‘MetroBridge’ Program Opens Call for Projects with Student Support Opportunity

by James Fuccione | Sep 28, 2021 | News and Updates

MetroBridge embeds real-world projects for municipalities and community organizations into courses at Boston University, enlisting students and faculty as allies in addressing real issues confronting our region. Age- and dementia friendly community coalitions have an...