The American Planning Association (APA) has awarded 15 locations with the Great Places designation—a recognition for the work of planners and communities in creating great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces. Two of those are located in Massachusetts. Lowell's...
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Age-Friendly News Clips: September 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from September 2018 on the momentum of this...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation, Cultural Programs
For communities and regions looking to become Age- and Dementia Friendly, as well as their organizational partners, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative identifies and shares funding opportunities that help improve livability and well-being....
Topsfield Fair Becomes First Dementia Friendly Fair in the Country on its 200th Anniversary
On it's 200th anniversary, the Topsfield Fair, the olderst agricultural fair in the country, will also be the first to become "Dementia Friendly." Hundreds of staff and volunteers who will be working at the Topsfield Fair have been trained to recognize the signs of...
UMass-Lowell Researchers Partner with Age-Friendly Lawrence
In a great example of Age-Friendly Communities partnering with their local colleges and universities, UMass-Lowell, which has already been working with Lawrence and local organizations for years, will now be focused on helping the city's own Age-Friendly initiative....
MassDOT Taking Feedback on Pedestrian Transportation Plan
MassDOT is asking for comments on its draft Pedestrian Plan, which aims to establish a comprehensive approach for the agency to better operate and maintain the walking infrastructure under its jurisdiction, to make investments in new facilities, and support...
50-Plus Job Fair in Pittsfield Part of ‘Employ Older Workers Week’
As part of national "employ older workers week," BerkshireWorks, in collaboration with Elder Services of Berkshire County, Age Friendly Berkshires and AARP Massachusetts, bring you the 50 Plus Job Fair. It is free and open to the public. The event will be held on...
AARP Releases Stats from 2018 Home and Community Preferences Survey
While 76% of Americans age 50 and older say they prefer to remain in their current residence and 77% would like to live in their community as long as possible, just 59% anticipate they will be able to stay in their community, either in their current home (46%) or a...
EOEA Survey Reveals Availability of Service Coordinators in Affordable Senior Housing
Recognizing that service coordinators in affordable senior housing properties play an invaluable role in linking residents to benefits and resources in the community and supporting them as they age, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs surveyed...
Deadline Approaching for the Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s “Momentum Fund”
Communities often find it challenging to secure resources to support early-stage initiatives and innovative efforts around Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The Tufts Health Plan Foundation created the Momentum Fund to address this gap. The goals of the Momentum...