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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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Age Friendly BostonContacts
Emily Shea, Commissioner on Elder
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 20108
617-635-4366
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Age friendly. Lots of free entertainment . Great place for young and old, as it is a very historical area, but also has modern shopping. Great restaurants, museums, food trucks, street performers. Prices ; free- outrageous!
The only thing that's age friendly are the schools and colleges other than that there is a supermarket liquor store and a train/bus station. We have a pool in the courtyard
Walkable to a variety of stores, restaurants and other businesses. Parking available as well as transit service . Downtown area is just train or bus ride away. Many services availabke if needed
Not a lot of teenagers live there. There are a lot of new stores in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is centrally located. The neighborhood has easy access to the mbta.
Public Transportation is readily available. The restaurants are plentiful. Offers lots of entertainment options. The young people are very polite and friendly
My neighborhood is mixed race.Sometimes it is quiet, and sometimes it is LOUD! There is a plumber who used to help me out when he was younger.Also, there is a big police training area.That also helps the vibe
Peoples say hello to each other. The police isn't here all the times and nobody is fighting . We try to respect each other sometimes . I am saying everything isn't perfect here we do has problems we have peoples in the community working and trying to made this a safe place to live. All we can do this pray.
I think the Roslindale neighborhood is Age friendly in that it has a variety of transportation options, there are multiple vendors available for supplies, farmers market weekly in the summer, low income solutions and housing.
"How can a city that has a reputation for being unfriendly in general be friendly specifically where those over 50 care concerned? Boston is no more age friendly than San Francisco is poor people friendly." Alteza Sumuu HB
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We are all over 60 with family and friends support. Church schools near by shopping next door. Traffic is safe crime is not a problem as in the past we look out each other.