WalkBoston, AgeStrong Commission Contribute to Age-Friendly Street Design in Boston

by James Fuccione | May 18, 2022 | News and Updates

WalkBoston reports that the City of Boston is currently designing the complete reconstruction of Cummins Highway in Mattapan and they are calling out the project as Age-Friendly Cummins Highway. This project builds on years of age-friendly walking work by WalkBoston...

Age-Friendly Friendly Biking Promoted by MassBike and AARP Mass.

by James Fuccione | May 11, 2022 | News and Updates

Fresh off a recent report card from the League of American Bicyclists that ranked Massachusetts as a most bike-friendly state, a partnership between MassBike and AARP Massachusetts is looking to go further by promoting bicycling for older adults. According to...

Outdoor Activation Toolkit for Older Adults Created by 8-80 Cities

by James Fuccione | Apr 13, 2022 | Data and Reports

8 80 Cities, an organization based in Canada dedicated to enhancing parks, public spaces and mobility, in partnership with Woodgreen Community Services have come together to develop the Seniors Outdoor Activation Toolkit to support more outdoor programming, physical...

Poll Uncovers Usage Rates, Disparities Among Older Adults Using Health-Related Apps

by James Fuccione | Mar 8, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Less than half (44%) of people age 50 to 80 have ever used a health-related app on their smartphone, wearable device or tablet, according to the new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Those who say they are in poor health, and those with lower incomes...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Shared Streets & Spaces, Commonwealth Places, Mass Cultural Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 12, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to promote a fourth round of the Shared Streets & Spaces Grant Program from the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The program, which awards bonus points for projects that are inclusive of older...