Salem for All Ages, the age-friendly initiative in Salem, Mass. that recently released its Year 5 Progress Report, is featured in a community spotlight by AARP. The feature notes Salem's accomplishments, including the launch of the Salem Skipper, an on-demand,...
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Justice in Aging Releases Research Brief on Reducing Barriers to Reentry for Older Adults Leaving Incarceration
Similar to a health impact assessment conducted by the Public Health Institute of Western Mass. on "Healthy Aging with a Criminal Record in Hampden County, MA" the organization Justice in Aging released an issue brief titled "Reducing Barriers to Reentry for Older...
‘Shared Spaces and Health Equity: Lessons from a Pandemic’ from Smart Growth America Shares Examples Promoting Inclusion and Engagement
Activity-friendly streets, public spaces, and active transportation options became critical components of daily life during the COVID-19 crisis, providing avenues for physical activity, accessing essential needs and being outdoors safely. But vulnerability during and...
National Poll on Healthy Aging Shows Preparedness of Older Adults to ‘Age in Place’
New findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging suggest many people in their 50s, 60s and 70s need to do more to modify their homes or plan for services they may need if they want to avoid or delay needing to move. In all, 88% of people between the ages of 50 and...
MassDOT Launches Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan and Solicits Public Feedback
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is kicking off its 2050 Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan, entitled Beyond Mobility, by reaching out across the state to get residents to participate in an online survey. The survey is available at the...
WalkBoston, AgeStrong Commission Contribute to Age-Friendly Street Design in Boston
WalkBoston reports that the City of Boston is currently designing the complete reconstruction of Cummins Highway in Mattapan and they are calling out the project as Age-Friendly Cummins Highway. This project builds on years of age-friendly walking work by WalkBoston...
Blog Series from Food Research & Action Center Focuses on Understanding Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is releasing a two-part blog series on food insecurity among older adults. Part 1 focuses on food insecurity’s prevalence among older adults as well as its disproportionate rates...
Annual Report from Mass. Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias Includes Dementia Friendly Infrastructure Guidance
The Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias has released its annual report, which provides a summary of the Council’s progress, accomplishments, and next steps in implementing the state plan’s recommendations. The Council...
Boston Mayor Wu and AgeStrong Commission Announce Recipients of New “Creating Community & Reducing Social Isolation” Grant
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced the recipients of its Creating Community and Reducing Social Isolation grant, a new City program designed to provide funding to nonprofit community organizations to create new or expand current programs...
White House Launches GetInternet.Gov to Improve Broadband Access
Building on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills, the White House announced that they negotiated voluntary commitments from 20 internet providers to offer high speed internet services at...