Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults Available Through ‘DCR Park Serve Day’

by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | News and Updates

This year, as Park Serve Day celebrates its 20th anniversary, DCR will have events taking place from April 25 to June 6 at properties across Massachusetts. A listing of events and registration forms are available on the DCR Park Serve Day webpage. Events are listed by...

Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils that Support Age and Dementia Friendly Programs

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates

The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state – several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases ReiMAgine Aging, a Podcast Highlighting Massachusetts as a National Leader in the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Movement

by James Fuccione | Oct 11, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to join the Healey-Driscoll Administration and partner organizations in announcing the release of a podcast series on age- and dementia-friendly innovations across Massachusetts called ReiMAgine Aging. The...

Pilot Program in Mass. Informs Extensive Guide on Social Prescribing

by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine released a guide for health care practitioners, insurance companies, and community organizations on how to integrate arts, culture, and nature into referral programs, a concept within a social prescribing model...

Seeking Input! Statewide Economic Development Plan, Mass Cultural Council

by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates

There are two opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders in the MHAC network and beyond to advocate on behalf of older adults and people living with dementia. First, the Healey-Driscoll Administration convenes a council that is holding...