Older residents of Waltham and Greenfield complete “Healthy Aging” community research study

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jun 29, 2016 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

By Walter Leutz, Heller School, Brandeis University What makes this a “healthy” community to grow old in? What could make it better? What do older adults do to be healthier and to make this a healthier community? These are the questions asked by “Healthy Aging:...

Aging in Places: About livability and age-friendliness

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | May 31, 2016 | News and Updates

Cross-posted from Wicked Local Newton By Marian Leah Knapp More and more I hear talk about “Livable” and “Age-friendly” communities. I see these terms in newspapers, websites, blogs, and presentations. For many years, I have been intrigued by the ideas underlying...

Age-friendly

by hbrack | Feb 3, 2016

AGE-FRIENDLY Age-friendly communities strive to become a more supportive and inclusive community for all with a focus on improving the physical and social environment in support of older adults and people living with dementia. These initiatives seek to offer older...

Salem latest Mass. community to join AARP Age-Friendly Network

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Nov 13, 2015 | News and Updates

The City of Salem has officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. On October 22, 2015, AARP presented Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll with a certificate congratulating the city, the mayor, and committee members on their work to make Salem more livable for...

Member Spotlight: Lisa Krinsky, LICSW, LGBT Aging Project

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Oct 6, 2015 | Member Spotlight

Lisa Krinsky, LICSW, serves as the Director of the LGBT Aging Project.  Read her full bio here. What is the LGBT Aging Project? We work to ensure that LGBT older adults and caregivers In Massachusetts have equal access to resources, services, and programs. When we...