The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities:
- Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, April 27th at 10:00 am (virtual)
The Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative are excited to bring you another Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging this Spring! The Technology Learning Collaborative is a forum to learn and share updates on best practices, funding opportunities, and partnerships regarding digital equity for older adults. On April 27th, we will hear from State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa and Adam Delmolino from the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association as our featured speakers to talk about digital equity advocacy.
Registration is available here.
- Pride and Progress Conference: Shaping the Future of LGBTQIA+ Aging, May 8th (virtual)
Join a transformative, one-day virtual conference focused on advancing scholarly expertise, practice, and dialogue about the needs of aging LGBTQIA+ adults and their caregivers.
With a keynote address, nine workshops, professional exchange, advocacy, and personal narratives, the event aims to bridge gaps, increase visibility, and promote equity in LGBTQIA+ aging.
Details and registration are available here.
- MA Digital Navigators First Annual Conference, May 13th (in-person), Wellsworth Hotel, Southbridge, MA
On Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, the Alliance for Digital Equity and our partners across the state will convene 150-200 digital navigators working inside of healthcare systems, libraries, Councils on Aging, in businesses, at community-based organizations and municipalities to advance digital access and digital literacy across the Commonwealth. Co-designed by digital navigators working in the field, the program areas will focus on professional development and cross-pollination of strategies, networks and outcomes of this emerging field.
- Dementia Friends Info Session & Champion Training, June 16th (virtual)
Be a Dementia Friend and learn the 5 key messages about how dementia affects people by attending a free, interactive 1-hour information session. Find an information session to attend at www.dementiafriendsma.org/find-a-session, or a recorded session at https://dfamerica.org/become-a-dementia-friend/.
Become a Dementia Friends Champion and learn how to lead an information session for your community! Take part in a free, 3-hour volunteer training on Zoom. Champion trainings are held in English and upon account approval, you will receive access to all of our adapted and translated materials in 9 languages. (There is an option to attend only the first hour and 15 minutes for those who only want to become a Dementia Friend. Those who would like to become a Champion are required to attend the whole training.)
- Next Champion Training date: Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. on Zoom
- Registration: Register at least 24 hours in advance at this link – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ShOqOS1wQyywzjP9qOedMw Upon registration, you will receive an automated confirmation from Zoom containing your unique meeting link.
- Questions: Visit dementiafriendsma.org or contact Beth Soltzberg at bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org