Aging in Hopkinton: A Community Needs Assessment

Authors

Sue Berger
Caitlin E. Coyle 2877467, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Document Type

Research Report

Publication Date

8-2024

Keywords

aging, COA, gerontology, senior, educational resources, transportation, housing, diversity, social inclusion, public health, civic participation

Disciplines

Civic and Community Engagement | Community-Based Research | Gerontology

Abstract

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging (CSDRA) within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Town of Hopkinton. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Hopkinton residents age 55 or older by engaging the community regarding their experiences and needs relevant to Senior Services objective to identify and serve the needs of Hopkinton’s older residents. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Hopkinton, Hopkinton Senior Services, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Hopkinton for the purposes of the Senior Services strategic planning and mission fulfillment, including planning and coordination of services and programs for current and future needs of residents. The report will also help to build awareness about issues facing Hopkinton older residents 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

Berger, Sue and Coyle, Caitlin E. 2877467, "Aging in Hopkinton: A Community Needs Assessment" (2024). Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications. 93.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/demographyofaging/93