Shaping Compassionate Communities

Savoring Food that Matters

Food evokes touchstones like family celebrations and childhood memories. Learn how two organizations are finding new ways to make nutritious and culturally relevant food more affordable and accessible for older people. Learn more about resources discussed in this episode: * Mill City Grows [https://www.millcitygrows.org/] * AgeSpan [https://agespan.org/] * Massachusetts Nutrition Program for Seniors [https://www.mass.gov/nutrition-program-for-seniors] Guests • Pheck Chia | Massachusetts Resident • Stephanie Chy | Massachusetts Resident • Leigh Hartwell | AgeSpan • Dai Kim | Mill City Grows • Grace McKay | Mill City Grows • Tuyen Nguyen | Sizzlin’ Kitchen For more information on this episode visit reimagineaging.net [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/reimagineaging.net/__;!!CPANwP4y!SfqGqX474PPEJg4D7VNTgSF_vC1Z8GGElfKyzNK0idNpooeacuAty3v-XxaLcIHz8WHpka6oo1WYKlhsvWyOOQ$]. To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/age-friendly-massachusetts]. This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative [https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/]. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation [https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/home].

Shaping Compassionate Communities

When communities support people living with dementia, we all benefit. In this episode, we’ll hear about programs to create communities that value and support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learn more about cities and towns that are creating a dementia friendly culture. Learn more about resources discussed in this episode: * Dementia Friendly Massachusetts [https://dfmassachusetts.org/] * Dementia Friends Massachusetts [https://dementiafriendsma.org/] * Massachusetts Councils on Aging [https://mcoaonline.com/] * Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Family Support Program [https://www.jfcsboston.org/our-services/services-for-older-adults/home-community-supports/support-for-caregivers] * Alzheimer’s Association – Massachusetts/New Hampshire [https://www.alz.org/manh?set=1] * Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center [https://www.gbcgac.org/] * Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] Guests: • Rachael Cordella | Dementia Friends • Phillip González | Point32Health Foundation • Kara Showers | Dementia Friends • Beth Solzberg | Jewish Family and Children’s Service • Patty Sullivan | Massachusetts Council on Aging • Participants in the Melrose, Massachusetts, Dementia Friends workshop For more information on this episode visit reimagineaging.net [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/reimagineaging.net/__;!!CPANwP4y!SfqGqX474PPEJg4D7VNTgSF_vC1Z8GGElfKyzNK0idNpooeacuAty3v-XxaLcIHz8WHpka6oo1WYKlhsvWyOOQ$]. To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/age-friendly-massachusetts]. This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative [https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/]. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation. [https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/home]

Aging with Purpose and Meaning

There is no age limit on living a purposeful life. In this episode, we highlight Massachusetts programs that push back against ageism, defy stereotypes, and create opportunities for older adults. Explore how Massachusetts is combating ageism and creating opportunities for older adults to share their wisdom.   Learn more about resources discussed in this episode: * AgeStrong Commission, City of Boston [https://www.boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission] * Operation A.B.L.E. [https://operationable.net/%5douttstanding] * OutstandingLife [https://outstandinglife.org/] * Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community [https://www.endlonelinessma.com/] * Massachusetts Becomes First State Certified as an Age-Friendly Employer | Mass.gov [https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-becomes-first-state-certified-as-an-age-friendly-employer] Guests  • Cynthia Cornelius | Seniors in Purpose and Power • Caitlin Coyle, Ph.D. | Center for Social and Demographic Research, Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts, Boston • Alice Fisher, Ph.D. | OutstandingLife • Sandra Harris | Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community, AARP Massachusetts • Jeff McCue | Department of Transitional Assistance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Harry Pierre | Boston Senior Companion Program • Emily Shea | AgeStrong Commission, Boston • Marian Walsh | Operation A.B.L.E. For more information on this episode visit reimagineaging.net [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/reimagineaging.net/__;!!CPANwP4y!SfqGqX474PPEJg4D7VNTgSF_vC1Z8GGElfKyzNK0idNpooeacuAty3v-XxaLcIHz8WHpka6oo1WYKlhsvWyOOQ$]. To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/age-friendly-massachusetts]. This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative [https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/]. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation [https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/home].

Buildings that Bring People Together

In this episode, we visit a not-for-profit housing residence for older people. 2Life Communities creates affordable housing that focuses on the benefits of aging in community. Hear from residents and staff who discuss housing solutions that are helping residents build community and maintain their independence. Learn more about resources discussed in this episode: * 2Life Communities [https://2lifecommunities.org/] * PACE [https://www.mass.gov/program-of-all-inclusive-care-for-the-elderly-pace] (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Guests * Emily Levine | 2Life Communities * Carol Gerrior | Massachusetts Resident * Amy Schectman | 2Life Communities For more information on this episode visit reimagineaging.net [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/reimagineaging.net/__;!!CPANwP4y!SfqGqX474PPEJg4D7VNTgSF_vC1Z8GGElfKyzNK0idNpooeacuAty3v-XxaLcIHz8WHpka6oo1WYKlhsvWyOOQ$]. To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/age-friendly-massachusetts]. This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative [https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/]. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation [https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/home].

Enhancing Digital Equity for All

As we become more reliant on technology, the need for digital equity grows. In this episode, hear from older adults and experts who discuss the importance of expanding access to digital services and explore programs that are teaching older adults how to access and use technology. Learn more about resources discussed in this episode: * LBFE, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly [https://lbfeboston.org/] * Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) [https://www.mabvi.org/] * Massachusetts Broadband Institute [https://broadband.masstech.org/] Guests • Emily Carrington | Massachusetts Resident • Hilde Danso | Massachusetts Resident • Jerry Feliz | Massachusetts for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) • Nathaniel Freeman | Massachusetts Resident • Alex Han | Boston College • Andrew Kolebuck | Boston College • Mary Magner | Massachusetts Resident • Teresa Yao | Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly For more information on this episode visit reimagineaging.net [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/reimagineaging.net/__;!!CPANwP4y!SfqGqX474PPEJg4D7VNTgSF_vC1Z8GGElfKyzNK0idNpooeacuAty3v-XxaLcIHz8WHpka6oo1WYKlhsvWyOOQ$]. To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging [https://www.mass.gov/info-details/age-friendly-massachusetts]. This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs [https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs] and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative [https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/]. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation [https://www.point32healthfoundation.org/home].