at the University of Massachusetts Boston
Our mission is to conduct applied research that informs communities as their populations become older demographically, including research on topics that impact older adults seeking to age in their communities.
Evaluating Service Needs in Massachusetts Communities
The Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging provides resources and research expertise to communities, non-governmental organizations, and other agencies that offer services to older adults in Massachusetts and throughout New England.
Announcements
- NEW REPORT : Aging in the Town of Reading
- NEW VIDEO: Using the Elder Index in Measuring Economic Security, 2017
- NEW REPORT : Living Below the Line : Age Disparities in Insecurity, 2016
- NEW REPORT : Living Below the Line : Gender Disparities in Insecurity, 2016
- NEW REPORT : Living Below the Line: Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Insecurity, 2016
What We Do
Working together with municipalities throughout the Commonwealth, the Center conducts applied research aimed at addressing the wellbeing of New England's older residents.
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Elder Index
This is a state-by-state measure of income needed by older adults to maintain independence and meet their daily living costs.
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Age Friendly Communities
Together with communities, we guide a process towards shaping communities to be good places to grow up and grow old.
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Portraits of an Aging Society
Demographic resources for those interested in the wellbeing of New England's older adult population.
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Evaluating Service Needs in Massachusetts Communities
Community needs assessments can support cities and towns meet their planning goals and educate the community about aging issues.
Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging
Giving to UMass Boston
Expand opportunities for older people to make productive contributions through a gift to the Gerontology Institute.