by James Fuccione | Sep 20, 2018 | News and Updates
In a great example of Age-Friendly Communities partnering with their local colleges and universities, UMass-Lowell, which has already been working with Lawrence and local organizations for years, will now be focused on helping the city’s own Age-Friendly...
by James Fuccione | Sep 19, 2018 | Jobs
As part of national “employ older workers week,” BerkshireWorks, in collaboration with Elder Services of Berkshire County, Age Friendly Berkshires and AARP Massachusetts, bring you the 50 Plus Job Fair. It is free and open to the public. The event will be...
by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
While 76% of Americans age 50 and older say they prefer to remain in their current residence and 77% would like to live in their community as long as possible, just 59% anticipate they will be able to stay in their community, either in their current home (46%) or a...
by James Fuccione | Sep 5, 2018 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Gerontology Association (MGA) is announcing its endorsement of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative and the 10 AFU principles that reflect a pioneering international effort intended to highlight the role higher education can play in...
by James Fuccione | Aug 30, 2018 | Data and Reports
Across the States 2018: Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports is the 10th edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute’s state long-term services and supports (LTSS) reference report. Published for the past 24 years, Across the States presents comparable...
