Boston can be a favorable city for older adults to live in, but the suitability can vary depending on individual preferences and circumstances. Here are some factors to consider:
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Emily Shea, Commissioner on Elder
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 20108
617-635-4366
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Very polite very helpful team work
Lots of new apartments being built and stores for the community
It's a friendly and pretty neighborhood. Walkable, just watch out for the bricks. In the center storefronts and restaurants are all small, on the outskirts larger. Many small parks. Easy. access to transportation. A number of organizations for older citizens.
I'm a outgoing person ready to help or even enlighten the nexted person in need I'm very oriented organized I'm aware of my surrounds well obviousness I know how to adapt to a situation quickly an come up with the best solution in a respectful an calm way for the customer I took care my my grandmother with my mother who is a cna for 5 years would go to the store with her before she couldn't walk would clean the floors wash the walls cook her meals steak potatoes rice fish make breakfast an just spend time with her for my transportation I take Ubers an MBTA I feel like joining the nusring community because I feel the need to do more for the elderly both my grandparents passed an I've had a passion for being a companion every since.
Lots of transportation, stores around and you always see people being respectful to each other.
I feel this way, because depending on what street you live in, the neighborhood might not be safe.
The traffic is bad
Boston is a amazing city… it has great hospital care, great schools (great education).
Although it's a small area for a major city, it's very age friendly because it offers many things. For older persons mobility tends to be a problem. Driving may be difficult and Boston is not only walkable, they also offer great public transportation. Everything is just a short distance away and will be very accessible for older people. There's different communities for this group to engage in and healthcare aid throughout the city. There's many opportunities for older people in this city and because of this convenience the livability is optimal.
Senior programs. Childcare, playgrounds gated, special needs school