by James Fuccione | Oct 3, 2018 | Programs
WalkBoston is a nonprofit dedicated to improving walkability throughout Massachusetts and the events they host follow suit. Join WalkBoston in a sidewalk scavenger hunt through downtown on Saturday, October 27th, starting at 1:00pm! 12:00pm – 12:45pm: Registration,...
by James Fuccione | Sep 26, 2018 | Systems and Best Practices
AARP’s Livable Communities team has released a free, step-by-step guide to developing fun, safe and healthy outdoor places. Public parks are important places for building a sense of community and social belonging. They are spaces that belong to everyone,...
by James Fuccione | Nov 20, 2017 | Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
The following is posted with permission from WalkBoston and written by Gwen Miller who is the Land Use Director and Town Planner for Lenox, MA. This article was featured in WalkBoston’s October 2017 newsletter. Lenox, in the Berkshires, has just over 5,000 residents....
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Apr 11, 2016 | News and Updates
Cross-Posted from Sunrise Senior Living By Julia Little Growing old presents new challenges to staying healthy and in good spirits. By following these tips, seniors can minimize the risk of getting sick, less independent or unhappy in their golden years. Adapting to...
by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Feb 17, 2015 | News and Updates, Programs
Cross-posted from Hebrew SeniorLife By Jennifer Rhodes-Kropf, M.D., Hebrew SeniorLife February is American Heart Health month, which makes it a great time to make changes that can improve the health of your heart. As a geriatrician at Center Communities of Brookline,...
