by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | Data and Reports
Whether it is called “age-friendly health care” or “person-centered care for older adults,” this month has seen reports and publications focus and advocate for better health care that truly meets the needs of older people. With support from the...
by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates
With the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces grant opportunity from MassDOT still in play, another resource has emerged to help communities create inclusive public spaces during the winter months. 8-80 Cities, an organization dedicated to creating equitable communities...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2021 | News and Updates
In an effort to address issues around internet access and the digital divide, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) released a map of local libraries offering internet access via wi-fi signals outside of their buildings. While some libraries require...
by James Fuccione | Jan 20, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
In an analysis of census estimates released in December 2020, Brookings finds that between 2010 and 2020, the number of people over age 55 grew by 27%, which is 20 times larger than the growth rate of the collective population under 55 (1.3%). The largest driver of...
by James Fuccione | Jan 20, 2021 | News and Updates
Encore Boston Network is seeing growing interest among people over 50 in getting back into the job market or kick-starting their job searches after the 2020 downturn. According to the organization, more businesses are beginning to hire, including workers over 50. In...
