AARP Survey of Older Workers Reveal Concerns of Ageism

by James Fuccione | Feb 3, 2021 | Data and Reports

Results from a new AARP survey reveal deep ageism-related concerns from both employed older adults and those seeking jobs. For example, the survey finds that older workers who are concerned they could lose their job this year believe their age would be a factor (61%)...

AARP Adds New Resources on ADU Policies and Inclusive Zoning

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The AARP Livable Communities team, which builds resources to support age-friendly community efforts, has released a pair of resources to promote local policy improvements that can help older adults age in community and make public spaces more inclusive. Enabling...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Dementia Friendly Mass./MCOA, Mass Cultural Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network of communities and stakeholders to consider and promote the following funding opportunities. Mass. Councils on Aging FY21 SIG Grants: Outreach Grants: Dementia Friendly Massachusetts – Outreach to the...

8-80 Cities Releases ‘Winter Cities Toolkit’ to Create Inclusive Public Spaces

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates

With the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces grant opportunity from MassDOT still in play, another resource has emerged to help communities create inclusive public spaces during the winter months. 8-80 Cities, an organization dedicated to creating equitable communities...

Libraries Across Massachusetts Address Digital Divide Issues with Wi-Fi Map

by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2021 | News and Updates

In an effort to address issues around internet access and the digital divide, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) released a map of local libraries offering internet access via wi-fi signals outside of their buildings. While some libraries require...