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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they are building throughout the area and this will attract more people. They are rebuilding homes and adding new stores. This will make the neighborhood age-friendly.
WE LIVE IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT HAS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND NEARBY IS A BUILDING THAT HOUSES SENIOR CITIZENS. WE HAVE LIVED HERE A LONG TIME AND RAISED OUR FAMILY HERE.
We have a 2 nice parks within walking distance of my home.One has a sprinkler feature for kids,a playlot, and a ballfield.The other has an open area and a movie screen.
This is a family neighborhood from children to grand parents and we all take care of each other. There are restaurants, hospitals, and parks. Lots of grocery stores and plenty of transportation. Easy to get around.
Age friendly. Diversity. Safety. Public services. Lots of police. Senior citiZen homes. Many people grew up here and some are new. Good tax system in state. Education for seniors. Many students move here too. It is a welcoming place.
everyone is willingly to help older adults. crime is low. stores and transportation are convenient. the library has one day a week for seniors to watch movies or play cards or other games and food is provided.
J.P is one of the most diverse cities in the Boston area - but, it's becoming very expensive to live here, so if you're on a fixed-income, it can be difficult.
There's a lot of nice people I feel calm good and I like living there because I love it and I feel great to live in a nice neighborhood and I'm like a good p
Age friendly. Transportation is close by and variable. Many local shops and businesses within a close distance. Hospitals are close by as well. There are many different stores for Different economic levels and there is a library and other. Entertainment ideas.
Children's museum, schools, walk ability. Parks. Waterfront senior center my neighborhood has all ages of residents who interact together and get along.