by James Fuccione | Feb 2, 2023 | News and Updates
When the interstate highway system was created in the mid-20th century, the routes isolated or destroyed urban neighborhoods nationwide, particularly those with predominantly Black or poor populations. AARP is highlighting seven older adults who lived in those places...
by James Fuccione | Dec 14, 2022 | News and Updates
John Hancock, the City of Boston, AARP Massachusetts, UMass Boston, and Healthy Places by Design have announced the recipients of the “Activating Boston grant” – a new pilot program investing in the creation of more accessible, age-inclusive outdoor spaces...
by James Fuccione | Nov 9, 2022 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Make it Public (Equitable Public Arts initiative), deadline – November 15 The New England...
by James Fuccione | Nov 9, 2022 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can apply for a free technical assistance opportunity from Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) via the organization’s program called “Municipal Engagement Initiative Lite.” ...
by James Fuccione | Nov 2, 2022 | News and Updates
Following up on a resource released over the summer intended to help age/dementia friendly communities and local leaders reduce disaster risk and better protect older adults, AARP is revamping promotion of the toolkit with a funding opportunity from the Federal...
