Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available to Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2021 | News and Updates

As of July 4th, over 34,000 Massachusetts households have enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative...

Free Training Offered on Running Local CarFit Events

by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2021 | News and Updates, Programs

Aging services staff and volunteers are invited to get involved in CarFit, a joint initiative of AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association to promote older driver safety and mobility by assisting drivers in understanding how they fit in their...

Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Receives Two-Year $175,000 Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2021 | News and Updates

Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) was awarded a two-year grant of $175,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to continue to drive the state’s leadership in the age-friendly movement through collective action, convening, and community engagement. MHAC...

MassMobility, Age Strong Commission, AARP Promote Age-Friendly Transportation Options and Workshops

by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is fortunate to have partners supporting mobility solutions that serve older adults and people living with disabilities. Below are a few updates from MassMobility and the Boston Age Strong Commission. GoGo, the company...

Baker Administratio’s $2.655 Billion FY22 Capital Plan Supports Many Age-Friendly Programs

by James Fuccione | Jun 23, 2021 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration recently announced its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Capital Plan, a $2.655 billion plan that makes substantial investments in critical priorities including housing, transportation, climate resiliency, health and human services, and education to...