Study Links ‘Housing Distress’ with Increased Risk in Physical and Psychological Health Issues

by James Fuccione | Apr 29, 2026 | Data and Reports

Research published in Social Science and Medicine (SSM) Population Health and promoted by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition shows a correlation between “housing distress” and increased risk in physical and psychological health problems. Housing...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Local Consumer Program Grant, Municipal ADA Improvement Grant, Mass Cultural Council, Health Policy Commission PATHways Program

by James Fuccione | Apr 15, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. 2026 Local Consumer Programs, Mass. Attorney General’s Office, deadline: May 1st The...

Honoring Choices Massachusetts Offers Resources and Support for National Healthcare Decisions Day

by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | News and Updates

Honoring Choices MA Partners & Friends are celebrating the 13th Annual Health Care Decisions Spring Celebration, in honor of April 16, which is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Community partners working to become more age- and dementia friendly may be...

NCOA Selects 90 Community-Based Organizations to Connect Low-Income Older Adults to Benefits Programs

by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....

Low Vaccination Rates in Older Adults Highlighted in National Poll on Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | Feb 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging shows 42% of people age 50 and older haven’t gotten either flu or COVID-19 vaccines in the past six months, though 29% have gotten both and 27% have gotten just the updated flu shot. The poll also asked about...