Age Friendly Berkshires

Age Friendly Berkshires Age Friendly Berkshires is a collaborative initiative dedicated to pursuing a well-designed, livable

Age Friendly Berkshires is a collaborative initiative dedicated to pursuing a well-designed, livable community that enables health and sustains economic growth so residents of ALL ages can live an active, healthy, productive and meaningful life.

07/11/2022

A window overlooking a stand of trees brought comfort to this writer’s dying mother

06/01/2022

The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older adults. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S....

03/16/2022
03/08/2022

The Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is an important part of our tax code, designed by the Legislature, to provide tax relief to our seniors. I hope this newsletter provides more information on this benefit and that you will share this information with those in our community that could benefit!

It's never too late to go back to college.
01/16/2022

It's never too late to go back to college.

Ciro Scala had to delay school. Fifty years later, he returned, earning two degrees and the respect of younger students.

Ageism occurs in all communities.
01/06/2022

Ageism occurs in all communities.

Age discrimination can be extremely damaging, particularly for Black women. It's an ugly business that is present in all facets of our lives.

The more you know...
12/30/2021

The more you know...

In this Special Feature, two top experts comment on the link between dementia risk and diet and offer an overview of the most recent research on this topic.

Inspiring!
12/09/2021

Inspiring!

The five aging trends this year's Influencers in Aging winners embody

An interesting podcast for your Monday morning.
11/29/2021

An interesting podcast for your Monday morning.

New research quantifies the struggles that midcareer workers--those 45 and over--worldwide face and suggests possible interventions to level the playing field.

Expanding internet access and transportation options is good for all ages!
11/15/2021

Expanding internet access and transportation options is good for all ages!

The bipartisan infrastructure bill will provide broadband internet access, improved public transit, and other reforms that will aid aging Americans.

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01201

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Age Friendly Berkshires: Creating a more livable County for all residents, with a focus on the needs of an aging population

Age Friendly Berkshires is a coalition of activist residents, municipalities, non-profit organizations, community groups and businesses across Berkshire County, with an ambitious Action Plan to create a region that allows all residents to be healthy, active, safe and connected throughout their lifetimes.

PLEASE JOIN US to change the culture of aging in Berkshire County! We’re committed to: 1) Implementing the Age Friendly Berkshires Action Plan in our towns and in our work or organization; (Download the Action Plan here: agefriendlyberkshires.com)

2) Improving the Berkshires in 8 Areas of Livability: Housing, Transportation, Communication, Civic Participation & Employment, Social Participation, Community & Health Services, Outdoors Spaces & Buildings, Respect & Inclusion

3) Communicating regularly with others engaged in becoming Age Friendly via www.agefriendlyberkshires.com, so we can share knowledge, help and learn from each other, and celebrate successes!