Results from AARP Survey Reveal Preferences of 50+ Cyclists and Tips for Local Action

by James Fuccione | Sep 16, 2020 | Data and Reports

Nearly 3,000 older adults across the country answered questions in an AARP survey about their cycling history and habits, any changes in their bicycling routine during the past year — including since the COVID-19 pandemic — and preferences for cycling locations and...

Age-Friendly Job Postings: Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, FriendShipWorks

by James Fuccione | Sep 15, 2020 | Jobs

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative periodically shares job postings from our network, by request. Please see two job opportunities below: Mobility Manager – Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) The Mobility Manager serves the general public...

MHAC and EOEA Partner with Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles to Bring Support to Older Drivers

by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2020 | News and Updates

Thanks to a partnership with the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC), Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and aging service access points across the state are making resources available to older drivers renewing...

AARP Revamps and Re-Releases HomeFit Guide

by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2020 | News and Updates

The HomeFit Guide from AARP has been a reliable resource for age-friendly efforts in helping homeowners consider modifications that improve safety and a person’s ability to remain independent. Now, the guide has gone through a revamp to continue supporting...

UMass-Boston Gerontology Institute Aims to Improve Economic Security of Older Adults with AARP Foundation Grant

by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2020 | News and Updates

Armed with a $288,000 grant from the AARP Foundation, the UMass-Boston Gerontology Institute will build on the institute’s age-friendly work, particularly the Age Friendly Boston Initiative, and its expertise in economic security issues in later life. The project will...