The state's Complete Streets program - often cited as an example of how age-friendly communities can address their physical environments - is awarding $5.5 million to 23 communities, according to the Springfield Republican and MassLive.com. Smart Growth America...
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Salem for All Ages Releases ‘Year One’ Report
The City of Salem was among the first communities in the state to both join the AARP/WHO Network of Age-Friendly Communities and also come out with an action plan. The "Salem for All Ages" task force is once again showing leadership with a "Year One" report that...
Elder Abuse Awareness Videos Urge Involvement from Entire Community
A collaboration of the FrameWorks Institute and the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) are yielding great resources for raising awareness and combating Elder Abuse. In the process, with their latest resource, they are also explaining the benefits of Age-Friendly...
Dementia Friendly Cinemas Provide Engagement, Support
Britain is an international leader in creating Dementia Friendly Communities and one more business sector is joining the movement happening across the Atlantic. British cinemas have launched an initiative where a welcoming environment is made for those living with...
Communities Creating Intergenerational Leadership Teams
Many communities want to increase the number and nature of intergenerational initiatives, especially those making commitments to becoming more Age- and Dementia Friendly. Thanks to the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Bridges Together is able to offer funding to...
Town of Lenox on the Move
The following is posted with permission from WalkBoston and written by Gwen Miller who is the Land Use Director and Town Planner for Lenox, MA. This article was featured in WalkBoston’s October 2017 newsletter. Lenox, in the Berkshires, has just over 5,000 residents....
Mass Municipal Association: Ashland tax relief fund to help seniors, disabled via donations
Communities across the state are finding creative ways of supporting older adults and all residents to remain healthy and independent. The following article is republished with permission from the October 2017 issue of The Beacon, a publication of the Massachusetts...
MassDOT Accepting Comments on State Pedestrian Plan Resource Guide
For the first time since 1998, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is updating the state's Pedestrian Plan, which aims to improve conditions for walkability throughout the Commonwealth. As part of that refresh, MassDOT has released a...
AARP Community Challenge Takes Quick Action in Massachusetts
AARP Massachusetts is pleased to announce two winners of the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program designed to fund projects that spark change and improve the quality of life at the local community level. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham and Wakefield...
Final ‘Governor’s Council’ Listening Session: Aug 2nd in Pittsfield
The Governor's Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts has held listening sessions in Gloucester, Worcester and Barnstable with the final opportunity to verbally offer feedback occurring in Pittsfield. The session will take place on August 2nd, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00...