by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | News and Updates
Organizations in the age- and dementia friendly network are celebrating Pride Month in June. Check with your local aging service access point (ASAP), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Council on Aging for local opportunities. These organizations like Ethos, AgeSpan and...
by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | News and Updates
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents. They also play a role in inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. The City Parks Alliance created an infographic listing the benefits of...
by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | Data and Reports
An AARP survey of workers ages 40–65 who were in the workforce or recently exited the workforce as a result of COVID-19 found that 78% say they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, the highest level since AARP began tracking this question in...
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,...
