by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2022 | Data and Reports
Dangerous By Design 2022, a report issued annually by Smart Growth America, provides the most up-to-date look at the preventable epidemic of people struck and killed while walking. The report ranks the most dangerous states and metro areas in the United States based...
by James Fuccione | Jul 13, 2022 | News and Updates
Age-Friendly Central Mass, an initiative led by the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) and supported by the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, became the newest addition to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The...
by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2022 | Data and Reports
Since 2000, the national median age – the point at which one-half the population is older and one-half younger – has increased by 3.4 years, with the largest single-year gain of 0.3 years coming in 2021, bringing it to 38.8 years, according to newly released 2021...
by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly may be interested in the following funding opportunities. Community Mobility Design Challenge 2022 (Applications due July 15) Grants of up to $25,000 are available from the National Center for Mobility...
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...
