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The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: The City Of Bangor, Benjamin Sprague
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: The City Of Bangor, Benjamin Sprague
Maine Policy Review
Although Bangor now has the youngest median age of any city in Maine, Benjamin Sprague describes the city’s efforts to engage its older residents, which has led to Bangor being ranked one of the top places to retire by Forbes Magazine and AARP.
The Age-Friendly Community Movement In Maine, Patrica Oh
The Age-Friendly Community Movement In Maine, Patrica Oh
Maine Policy Review
Patricia Oh describes how age-friendly communities can provide residents of all ages what they need and want from their communities. She presents the broad guidelines for the integrated community planning necessary to create environments that support optimal aging and gives examples from places in Maine that are adopting the age-friendly community approach.
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: Highlighting The Town Of Bucksport, James Bradney
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: Highlighting The Town Of Bucksport, James Bradney
Maine Policy Review
James Bradney highlights the activities and services available in Bucksport, Maine, that are enabling the town to meet the needs of its older adult population. The town is one that is participating in the Thriving in Place Initiative of the Maine Health Access Foundation.