A new report, “Aging Strong for All: Examining Aging Equity in the City of Boston,” by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston, documents disparities across three dimensions that impact quality of life — economic security, health, social engagement — and...
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. The accompanying special report, Race, Ethnicity...
‘A Better City’ Releases Case Study Report on Tactical Public Space Projects
Building on the work of the 2018 Tactical Public Realm Guidelines presented by the City of Boston and A Better City, the latter organization released the Tactical Public Realm Case Studies report. While the work is centered in Boston, these case studies present...
In Their Own Words: Family Caregivers from Across the Country Share their Priorities and Recommendations
A new report by the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass-Boston and published by NASHP’s RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center documents the concerns and recommendations for change shared by 1,613 family caregivers and organizations that work with them....
AARP Spotlights Age-Friendly Communities and Equity
Local leaders from across the country are demonstrating how equity approaches can be advanced and accelerated through their age-friendly work. AARP's Livable Communities team has created a webpage, announced in their recent newsletter, that highlights some national...
AARP Survey of Older Workers Reveal Concerns of Ageism
Results from a new AARP survey reveal deep ageism-related concerns from both employed older adults and those seeking jobs. For example, the survey finds that older workers who are concerned they could lose their job this year believe their age would be a factor (61%)...
AARP Adds New Resources on ADU Policies and Inclusive Zoning
The AARP Livable Communities team, which builds resources to support age-friendly community efforts, has released a pair of resources to promote local policy improvements that can help older adults age in community and make public spaces more inclusive. Enabling...
New Reports Focus on Better, Person-Centered Care for Older Adults
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 SCAN Foundation, the...
Brookings Analysis of Early Census Data Shows Aging Population Trends
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...
Mass. Commission on Falls Prevention Issues Recommendations on Improving Integration of Falls Risk Assessment and Referral in Health Care Practices
The Massachusetts Commission on Falls Prevention, which is led by staff at the state's Department of Public Health, released their biennial legislative report with recommendations on improving how health care providers assess and refer older adults for risk of falls....