Organizations in the age- and dementia friendly network are celebrating Pride Month in June. Check with your local aging service access point (ASAP), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Council on Aging for local opportunities. These organizations like Ethos, AgeSpan and...
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City Parks Alliance Promotes Infographic, Resources to Help Communities Create Public Parks
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents. They also play a role in inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. The City Parks Alliance created an infographic listing the benefits of...
AARP Reports on Highest Level of Age Discrimination Since Tracking Began in 2003
An AARP survey of workers ages 40–65 who were in the workforce or recently exited the workforce as a result of COVID-19 found that 78% say they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, the highest level since AARP began tracking this question in...
Massachusetts Welcomes the 100th Age-Friendly Community
The age-friendly movement in Massachusetts reached a milestone this week as the town of Monson became the 100th community in the Commonwealth to commit to joining the AARP network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The achievement closely followed Worcester, the...
Salem for All Ages is Featured in AARP Age-Friendly Community Spotlight
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,...
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...