by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates
There are two opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders in the MHAC network and beyond to advocate on behalf of older adults and people living with dementia. First, the Healey-Driscoll Administration convenes a council that is holding...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates
The Encore Network has launched a new resource to help employers engage older workers. Over the past 10 years, research has made a compelling case for the value of older workers, yet many employers could do more to realize that value. This is partly because the...
by James Fuccione | Jan 18, 2023 | Data and Reports
Nearly all older workers seek and choose employment with meaning, according to a new report from AARP, but the COVID-19 pandemic made people realize the importance of a better work-life balance – more so than doing work that is meaningful. The report, called...
by James Fuccione | Oct 5, 2022 | News and Updates
Several communities enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities have established programs to encourage local businesses to be age-friendly and AARP has released a resource highlighting examples of those programs from across the country. One...
by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | Data and Reports
An AARP survey of workers ages 40–65 who were in the workforce or recently exited the workforce as a result of COVID-19 found that 78% say they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, the highest level since AARP began tracking this question in...
