by James Fuccione | Sep 30, 2026 | News and Updates, Programs
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) had announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The recent nor’easter threat forced rescheduling on some of those events. Participants...
by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
New data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan finds that LGBTQ+ people over 50 face different rates of age-related challenges than people over 50 who are not LGBTQ+. According to the poll, LGBTQ+ people over 50 are more likely to...
by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), which leads the Age-Friendly Central Massachusetts initiative covering 40 cities and towns, recently released a report, “Discovering the Happy Factor” that examines how civic involvement...
by James Fuccione | Apr 15, 2026 | News and Updates
As part of its commitment to ensuring residents and visitors of all abilities can connect to nature through outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently announced the spring programming schedule for its Universal Access Program...
by James Fuccione | Feb 11, 2026 | Data and Reports
The State of the US Ecosystem Report offers a field-level perspective on the current health of the US SILC ecosystem. The report draws on survey responses from more than 60 entities working across sectors, roles, and geographies, reflecting the collective perspectives...
