by James Fuccione | May 26, 2022 | News and Updates
The age-friendly movement in Massachusetts reached a milestone this week as the town of Monson became the 100th community in the Commonwealth to commit to joining the AARP network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The achievement closely followed Worcester, the...
by James Fuccione | May 25, 2022 | Member Spotlight, News and Updates
Salem for All Ages, the age-friendly initiative in Salem, Mass. that recently released its Year 5 Progress Report, is featured in a community spotlight by AARP. The feature notes Salem’s accomplishments, including the launch of the Salem Skipper, an on-demand,...
by James Fuccione | May 25, 2022 | Data and Reports
Similar to a health impact assessment conducted by the Public Health Institute of Western Mass. on “Healthy Aging with a Criminal Record in Hampden County, MA” the organization Justice in Aging released an issue brief titled “Reducing Barriers to...
by James Fuccione | May 25, 2022 | Data and Reports
Activity-friendly streets, public spaces, and active transportation options became critical components of daily life during the COVID-19 crisis, providing avenues for physical activity, accessing essential needs and being outdoors safely. But vulnerability during and...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2022 | Data and Reports
New findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging suggest many people in their 50s, 60s and 70s need to do more to modify their homes or plan for services they may need if they want to avoid or delay needing to move. In all, 88% of people between the ages of 50 and...
