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Heat Preparedness Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers Shared by Executive Office of Aging and Independence

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...

Climate Concerns from Older Adults Revealed in National Poll

by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, and living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health, according to a...
Mass. Housing Partnership Seeking Communities for ‘Complete Neighborhoods Initiative’

Mass. Housing Partnership Seeking Communities for ‘Complete Neighborhoods Initiative’

by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs

The Massachusetts Housing Partnership seeks communities that are motivated and ready to create human-centric and mobility-oriented neighborhoods to tackle some of the Commonwealth’s biggest challenges: housing, transportation, and climate change. Communities...

AARP Creates Disaster Resilience Toolkit to Support Older Adults in Emergency Preparedness

by James Fuccione | Jul 19, 2022 | News and Updates

Noting the aging population and a growing body of evidence revealing that older adults are disproportionately impacted during disasters, AARP released a Disaster Resilience Tool Kit. The resource has been created for local leaders, government staff, aging services...

LTSS Center at UMass-Boston Report Focuses on Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Feb 23, 2022 | Data and Reports

A new research report from the LTSS Center @UMass-Boston outlines how community stakeholders can help older adults better prepare for and recover from climate change-related emergencies.Specifically, the report outlines the role that frontline professionals can play...

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