Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
1-2023
Keywords
Eastham, Massachusetts, older residents, aging, services
Disciplines
Gerontology
Abstract
This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Eastham Council on Aging. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Eastham’s residents age 50 or older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Eastham, the Eastham Council on Aging and Senior Center, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Eastham for the purposes of planning and coordination of services. The report will also help to build awareness about issues facing Eastham among community members at large.
Community Engaged/Serving
Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. //scholarworks.umb.edu/engage
Recommended Citation
Coyle, Caitlin and Rouleau, Beth, "Aging in Eastham: A Community Needs Assessment" (2023). Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications. 71.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/demographyofaging/71