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


• Operation A.B.L.E.


• OutstandingLife


• Massachusetts
  Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community


• Massachusetts Becomes First State
  Certified as an Age-Friendly Employer | Mass.gov

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.

To learn how your community can become more age- and dementia-friendly, visit mass.gov/reimagineaging.

This story was produced with the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative. Funding was provided by Point32Health Foundation.