Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
11-2023
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 Plymouth. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Plymouth’s residents age 55 or older in support of the Council on Aging’s (COA’s) objective to identify and serve the needs of all Plymouth citizens 55 and older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the Town of Plymouth, the Plymouth COA, the Center for Active Living, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Plymouth for the purposes of COA mission fulfillment alongside planning and coordination of services for current and future needs of residents. The report will also help to build awareness about issues facing Plymouth 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 E.; Rouleau, Beth; and Somerville, Ceara, "Age & Dementia Friendly Plymouth: A Community Needs Assessment" (2023). Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications. 94.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/demographyofaging/94
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Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Community-Based Research Commons, Gerontology Commons
