From his State of the Commonwealth address two years ago that recognized how Massachusetts needs to think differently about how older adults are engaged and supported, Governor Charlie Baker and his administration have proven to be leaders in promoting and supporting...
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2018 US Bicycling & Walking Benchmarking Report Released
A benchmarking report on bicycling and walking in the United States first appeared in in 2007, when it was created by cycling and walkability advocates as a way to track data on the two transportation modes. The 2018 edition, titled Bicycling & Walking in the...
Nominate a 50+ Difference-Maker for the AARP ‘Purpose Prize’
The AARP Purpose Prize is the only national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. Through the Purpose Prize, AARP celebrates the creativity, innovation, and inspiration that life...
WalkBoston Board Appoints Stacey Beuttell As Next Executive Director
The WalkBoston Board is pleased to announce that Stacey Beuttell will be the organization’s next Executive Director. Stacey, who is WalkBoston’s Deputy Director, will succeed Wendy Landman, who has led the charge to make Massachusetts more walkable for the past 15...
Age-Friendly News Clips: January 2019
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 January 2019 on the momentum of this...
‘Making Room’ Publication from AARP Looks at Housing Options for Changing Demographics
Just as the housing needs of individuals change over a lifetime unprecedented shifts in both demographics and lifestyle have fundamentally transformed our nation’s housing requirements. Filled with infographics, ideas, solutions, photographs and floor plans from...
MPO Survey Available on Improving Boston Area Transportation for Older Adults, People with Disabilities
The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) conducts federally mandated transportation planning for 97 communities in Greater Boston. MPO is releasing a survey about the transportation needs of seniors and people with disabilities. The responses will be...
Age-Friendly Massachusetts Takes Exciting Step Forward with Action Plan Announcement
Calling it a representation and natural progression of work that started more than 10 years ago, Governor Charlie Baker endorsed a letter and action plan to keep the state on the forefront of the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement. Age-Friendly Massachusetts launches...
Salem for All Ages Releases ‘Year Two’ Progress Report
The city of Salem continues to advance its Salem for All Ages initiative with the release of their Year Two Report. The Age-Friendly leaders and various subcommittees on issues like "communication" and "housing" provide updates on the progress being made in all...
Boston Mayor Walsh, AARP Voter Survey Featured at 2019 Conference of Mayors
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was on a panel at the recent US Conference of Mayors in Washington DC to discuss how communities can engage older adults. The video of that discussion can be seen here: According to AARP survey results that were freshly announced at that...