Dementia-Friendly Transportation – Driver Training

by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce a special training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers – from council on aging van drivers...

In Focus on Bicycling and Older Adults, AARP Highlights Boston Bike Lane Plan

by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates

In their latest newsletter, AARP’s Livable Communities team focuses on bicycling and older adults by promoting a free webinar and ways bike lanes improve safety for all, including those who don’t use a bike. AARP also promotes a local initiative called...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Community Transit Grant Program, Shared Winter Streets and Spaces

by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2021 | News and Updates

Periodically, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative shares funding opportunities that advance inclusive, age- and dementia friendly community efforts along with policies, practices and initiatives that support healthy aging. Please see information on a webinar below...

Age-Friendly Winter Spaces Guide Aims to Help Communities Embrace Winter, Promote Physical Activity and Social Engagement

by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | News and Updates

Through grant funding, collaboration, and technical support, communities across Massachusetts have an opportunity to support residents of all ages in remaining physically active and socially engaged this winter. The pandemic has heightened the awareness and importance...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassDOT Shared Winter Streets and Spaces

by James Fuccione | Nov 11, 2020 | News and Updates

The latest round of Mass. Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Shared Winter Streets and Spaces features new project categories that award bonus points for proposals that include older adults. Through the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, MassDOT...