by James Fuccione | Dec 7, 2022 | Data and Reports
The Administration on Community Living (ACL) recently released the Profile of Older Americans, which is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the older population in the United States. Relying primarily on data offered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the...
by James Fuccione | Oct 26, 2022 | Data and Reports
AARP and the FrameWorks Institute released a new study, “Reframing Aging Through Images” that concluded communicators of all types have the power to shape people’s attitudes around aging simply based on the images they utilize. The study of adults 18 and older found...
by James Fuccione | Jul 7, 2022 | Data and Reports
Since 2000, the national median age – the point at which one-half the population is older and one-half younger – has increased by 3.4 years, with the largest single-year gain of 0.3 years coming in 2021, bringing it to 38.8 years, according to newly released 2021...
by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates
Check out the following events and trainings that may be of interest to age- and dementia friendly community stakeholders. CarFit Training CarFit is a joint initiative of AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association to promote older driver safety and...
by James Fuccione | Jun 1, 2022 | News and Updates
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents. They also play a role in inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. The City Parks Alliance created an infographic listing the benefits of...