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Category: Healthy Aging

Age-and Dementia-Friendly Cape Cod Resolution 

In October 2024, Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners recently took a significant step toward fostering a more inclusive and accessible community by signing the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Cape Cod Resolution. This […]

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October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as “a combination of stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) directed toward people on the basis […]

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Yarmouth Senior Center to Hold LGBTQ+ Older Adult Social Group

On Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, the Yarmouth Senior Center (located at 528 Forest Road, West Yarmouth) will host a “Make Your Own Sunday Day” in […]

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Upcoming Community Listening Sessions to Hear Ideas on How to Make the Commonwealth More Age- and Dementia-Friendly

In 2019, Massachusetts unveiled a plan to amplify, align, and coordinate local, regional, and statewide efforts to create a welcoming and more livable Commonwealth for residents of all ages. The […]

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June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), elder abuse is defined as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an […]

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May is Older Americans Month

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to […]

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Boost Your Budget Week Brings Awareness about Benefits for Low-Income Older Adults

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 17 million Americans age 65+ struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, […]

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State of LGBTQ+ Survey

We need your help! This research study focuses on learning more about LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and older across the country, including their experiences, needs, and resiliencies as they get […]

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Empowering Older LGBTQ+ Adults: Free Virtual Trainings by Barnstable County Department of Human Services and SAGECare to Address Unique Challenges 

January 4, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Department of Human Services, in partnership with SAGECare—the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]

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