Overview
ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan is an update to the state’s vision and aspirations for growing older in the Commonwealth.
This Plan provides a shared vision, key priorities, and a framework to guide our collective efforts over the next five years (2025 - 2030). The Plan identifies goals, strategies, and specific actions that state agencies, local communities, community-based organizations, and the private sector can implement to ensure Massachusetts is a great place for everyone to grow old and thrive. The Plan is a continuation of the Commonwealth’s commitment to support older adults and creating a place for positive aging.
In 2018, the Commonwealth officially began age- and dementia-friendly work when Massachusetts became one of the first states in the nation to join AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, and a year later, developed a multisector plan on aging, coined the Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan 2019.
ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan
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.
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.
Become a Champion
Building an age- and dementia-friendly Massachusetts requires the insights, expertise, and enthusiasm of residents, stakeholders, and partners from all sectors across the state. To accelerate this work and take action to change the environment for older adults, we all must be committed to driving it forward, championing this work, and connecting others to the vision.
We welcome you to bring your expertise to this work and to find innovative ways to increase the quality of life for older adults and all those who care about them. Partner with us to be an active champion for aging well. If you would like to be a champion of the ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan, or if you have any input on the Plan, please reach out at Aging.Conversation@mass.gov.