Check out the following events that help support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Boston Public Health Commission Listening Sessions on Alzheimer's/Dementia (various dates through end of June) As one of seven nationwide award recipients of Building...
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Baker Administration Releases Opportunity for Restaurants and Food Trucks to Participate in SNAP Restaurant Meals Program Pilot
The Baker Administration opened a Notice of Opportunity (NOO) to strategically onboard restaurants and food trucks for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) pilot. This is an opportunity for communities working to become...
Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Mass. Celebrates Five Years of Impact
It's been five years since the establishment of the Governor’s Council to Address Aging. The Council has been a catalyst in moving Massachusetts forward as an age-friendly state and creating a vision for what it means to grow older in the community of one's choice....
Resources and Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults During Pride Month
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...
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...