by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2021 | Data and Reports
A national poll of nearly 3,000 people in the U.S. conducted in June finds most older adults adjusted their lifestyles to maintain their health and community connectedness. The 2021 Home and Community Survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for AARP,...
by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates
The AARP Livable Communities team shared a series of downloadable checklists in multiple languages as a supplement to their ‘HomeFit’ Guide. AARP’s HomeFit Guide itself is a 36-page, fully-illustrated resource with more than 100 tips and suggestions...
by James Fuccione | Oct 6, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Following a series of listening sessions held during the pandemic, the Senate Committee on Reimagining Massachusetts Post-Pandemic Resiliency released its report with policy and spending recommendations on everything from rental assistance to digital equity. For those...
by James Fuccione | Sep 22, 2021 | News and Updates
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Municipal Engagement Initiative seeks to build support for affordable housing production in communities across the Commonwealth, which presents an opportunity for age-friendly communities or regions. As part of that...
by James Fuccione | Sep 1, 2021 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccination for all staff at rest homes, assisted living residences (ALRs), hospice programs, as well as for home care workers (HCWs) providing in-home, direct care services. The plan to expand the vaccine...