Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: CarFit Training, Mel King Institute, Alzheimer’s Association

by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates

Check out the following events and trainings that may be of interest to age- and dementia friendly community stakeholders. CarFit Training CarFit is a joint initiative of AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association to promote older driver safety and...

AARP Announces Community Challenge Grant Recipients Totaling $3.4 Million Through 260 Community Improvement Projects

by James Fuccione | Jun 30, 2022 | News and Updates

AARP announced it is investing $3.4 million through 260 Community Challenge grants for quick-action projects that will help communities become more livable in the long-term. These grants will improve public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and...

Age-Friendly Job Alerts: Age/Dementia Friendly Franklin County-North Quabbin, WalkBoston

by James Fuccione | Jun 29, 2022 | Jobs

Check out the following job opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Age-Friendly Program Coordinator – LifePath The Age-Friendly Program Coordinator fosters Age- and Dementia-Friendly projects in the Franklin County and North...

New England’s First LGBTQ-Friendly Affordable Senior Housing Breaks Ground in Boston

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Public officials recently gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of a former school in Hyde Park that will eventually transform into 74 mixed-income rental units intended for LGBTQ people ages 62 and older. Pennrose and the nonprofit group LGBTQ Senior Housing are...

WHO Begins Recognizing Age-Friendly Airports

by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the first “age-friendly” airports in the world with a pair in Ireland launching the initiative. Ireland West Airport and Shannon Airport were recognized with a ceremony that included the World Health...