by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jun 23, 2015
“Over the last decade, under the leadership of multiple mayors, city council members and advocates across sectors, DC has taken numerous steps to build an inclusive and accessible city for seniors – to create an urban environment that promotes active and healthy...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jun 23, 2015
A crucial step in improving the age-friendliness of your community is to identify current strengths and areas for improvement. Conducting a community assessment can engage community members, highlight problems as well as their potential solutions, challenge...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Jun 17, 2015 | Data and Reports
By Angel Bourgoin, PhD, JSI | MA Healthy Aging Collaborative website A crucial step in improving the age-friendliness of your community is to identify its current strengths and areas for improvement. Conducting a community assessment can help you to engage community...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Apr 20, 2015
How livable is your community? Use the AARP’s newly launched Livability Index to find out. Communities receive category scores in Housing, Neighborhood, Transportation, Environment, Health, Engagement, and Opportunity.
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Mar 11, 2015
This report from the University of Maryland describes findings from a national study of Villages focusing specifically on changes over time in Village size and funding, perceived challenges to sustainability, and successful strategies for responding to those...
