New Bedford, Massachusetts Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
7/7/2015

Lead Agency: New Bedford Council on Aging

Government Agency

Action Plan Download

New Bedford developed its action plan in collaboration with AARP Massachusetts. The plan commits New Bedford to helping residents age in place and supporting housing for vulnerable adults, while also investing in services to encourage healthy living and provide cognitive aid for older residents. The action plan also works towards building outdoor spaces that are inclusive for older adults and encouraging social participation.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Health and Community Services

    Promote existing food security screening tools.

  2. Civic Participation and Employment

    Promote volunteer and mentorship opportunities for older adults.

  3. Civic Participation and Employment

    Support older adults and people with disabilities through a skilled workforce of elder care workers.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Attleboro Norton YMCA (2023)

Attleboro, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Health and Economic Empowerment

Description: This project will provide free care to older adults with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other related dementias so their caregivers can exercise at the YMCA with the assurance that their loved ones are safe.

Bridgewater Senior Center (2023)

Bridgewater, MA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: The project will fund a garden and outdoor activity area designed for older adults. It will include ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible raised gardening beds, grilling stations and outdoor seating.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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AARP has offices in all 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

AARP Massachusetts State Office

One Beacon Street
Suite 2301
Boston, MA 02108
United States

Phone: 866-448-3621
Fax: 617-723-4224
Email: [email protected]