Access to Amenities Impacts Social Isolation and Sense of Community

by James Fuccione | May 22, 2019 | Data and Reports

Americans who live in closer proximity to community parks, libraries, restaurants, and theaters are more content with their neighborhood, more trusting of others, and less lonely regardless of whether they live in large cities, suburbs, or small cities or towns. This...

Idea Exchange Events to Focus on Age and Dementia Friendly Integration

by James Fuccione | May 22, 2019 | News and Updates

Fresh off the announcement of a new toolkit geared towards helping communities and stakeholders  integrate Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts, the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and Dementia Friendly Massachusetts will be hosting a series of meetings across the state...

Massachusetts Launches Age- and Dementia Integration Toolkit

by James Fuccione | May 15, 2019 | News and Updates

With a new toolkit aimed at aligning and simplifying the frameworks of the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement, Massachusetts is continuing its work as a leader in promoting and supporting inclusive communities and regions that work for people of all ages and...

Interview with Boston Age Strong Commissioner Shea Featured in AARP Newsletter

by James Fuccione | May 15, 2019 | News and Updates

Boston Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, also a member of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative Executive Committee and a leader in Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts is featured in the latest AARP Livable Communities Newsletter. The article reviews some of...

Toolkit for Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing Released by LTSS Center @UMass Boston

by James Fuccione | May 9, 2019 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices

Age-Friendly Communities interested in bringing intergenerational programming into senior housing now have a new toolkit from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and Generations United. The Connecting Generations in Senior Housing: A Program Implementation...