ReiMAgine Aging Podcast
In 2023, the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) released the podcast, ReiMAgine Aging, as the year four progress report. The podcast profiles local efforts that make Massachusetts a great place to grow up and grow older together.
This series highlights changes taking place to update infrastructure, promote volunteer and employment opportunities, expand affordable supportive housing, increase transportation options, support caregivers, and improve digital access. Each episode takes listeners to different Massachusetts communities that are delivering unique and innovative age- and dementia-friendly programs.
ReiMAgine Aging is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or by clicking the links below:
- Aging with Purpose and Meaning
- Buildings that Bring People Together
- Enhancing Digital Equity for All
- Moving Forward
- Savoring Food that Matters
- Shaping Compassionate Communities
ReiMAgine Aging was produced in partnership with the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (MHAC) with funding from Point32Health Foundation.
ReiMAgine Aging Progress Reports Year 1 – 3
AGE releases progress reports (listed below), outlining the strides the Commonwealth has made to becoming more age- and dementia-friendly.
Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan 2019
In 2019, Massachusetts developed its first age- and dementia-friendly, multisector plan on aging. This milestone was a natural progression of the foundational grassroots age- and dementia-friendly work laid by municipalities, philanthropies, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations that began over 10 years earlier.
“Age-Friendly” in Massachusetts describes a movement to make communities more welcoming and livable for people of all ages. Age-Friendly efforts put people at the center of planning and strives to create places where older adults can flourish. A core belief of the movement is that the energy and experiences of older adults are a vital, largely untapped resource that enrich communities.
A critical partner to the Age-Friendly movement is the Dementia Friendly initiative. A Dementia Friendly community is informed, safe, and respectful of people living with dementia and enables them and those who care about them to live full, engaged lives. The Commonwealth recognizes the importance of integrating age- and dementia-friendly activity wherever possible.
ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan Toolkit
ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan is a continuation of the Commonwealth’s commitment to everyone aging in Massachusetts. The Plan has been updated from the previous 2019 plan to reflect the most current priorities, needs, and aspirations of our communities. There are six aspirational goals, 34 extensive strategies, and a series of focused actions.
