by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates
The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is pleased to announce its official enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, as a regional entity. This follows the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA-9) as the second...
by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...
by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates
When temperatures reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, adults aged 65+ are at a greater risk of experiencing heat-related side-effects, particularly those with certain chronic medical conditions or those who take prescription medications that affect the body’s...
by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on “Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss,” offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The...
by James Fuccione | Jun 11, 2025 | Data and Reports
Complete Streets policies and projects aim to improve safety for all using streets and sidewalks, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently put out a fact sheet explaining the value of Complete Streets efforts for older...
