ReiMAgine Aging 2030

Massachusetts' Age-Friendly State Plan for 2025 - 2030

An Age-Friendly Plan for the Commonwealth

In the last ten years, Massachusetts' population has changed dramatically. Older adults aged 60+ now represent nearly 1 out of every 4 people in our state. The Healey-Driscoll Administration understands the critical contributions our older adults make to our state every day. They are leaders in the workplace, volunteers, parents, grandparents, caregivers, friends, neighbors, and skilled, knowledge-holders supporting their local communities. We want older residents to know how much we value the contributions they make to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of Massachusetts. They support u

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We believe there is more we can do to harness the vast potential of our growing community of older adults.

Massachusetts' Snapshot

1.7M  Today, 1.7 million adults over the age of 60 call Massachusetts home — nearly a quarter of our population
291,000  The number of Massachusetts Workers aged 65+ more than doubled between 2007 and 2022, rising from 131,000 to 291,000
20%  In 2024, over 20% of Massachusetts adults aged 65 and older engaged in volunteer activities
75%  Across the nation, 75% of older adults have a strong desire to stay in their home for as long as possible

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Age-Friendly Progress

Find out more about inspiring age-friendly practice underway across Massachusetts.

What Does "Age-Friendly" Mean

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