Central Park in the City of Leominster, MA was dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness on the longest day of the year, June 21st, which coincided with a national series of events and fundraising spearheaded by the Alzheimer's Association. The park can be found downtown at...
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Age-Friendly Boston Reveals Progressive Action Plan
After a comprehensive assessment that drew the participation of more than 4,000 older adults from 23 neighborhoods across the city, Age-Friendly Boston announced a major milestone with the release of their 75-point action plan to enhance the quality of life for...
Age-Friendly Berkshires Announces Grant to Pilot Transportation Program
Transportation for older adults is a common topic of discussion for communities looking to become more age-friendly in both urban and rural settings, and Age-Friendly Berkshires will be testing a solution for their region. Inclusive of 32 cities and towns in a...
Why Are There So Few Age-Friendly Cities?
Cross-posted from NextAvenue By: Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue Money & Work Editor I recently participated in the Age Boom Academy program, Global Aging: Danger Ahead? run by Columbia University’s Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center. While there, I heard a lot...
Leveraging Resources, Learning from Each Other
By Kayla Romanelli, Program Associate, Tufts Health Plan Foundation “How many people in the room feel maxed out?” A few brave participants slowly raised their hands. Then another question, “How many people in the room wish they had a road map to achieve their goals?”...