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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Emily Shea, Commissioner on Elder
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 20108
617-635-4366
reviews (676)
Both young and older people, nice mix, have lived here for over 40 years and love it.
The public transportation is very good at meeting the needs of the older community, as well as a younger work force. There is a hospital nearby as well as a number of doctors. There are a number of community centers, as well as a very active Council on Aging.
It's just a suburban neighborhood. Anyone can live here (if they can afford to). I think there's some elderly housing on a side street around the corner from me.
my neighborhood is mostly friendly. I say hi to my neighbors when they are outdoors and sometimes talk to them. I love being in a friendly environment .
My neigborhood has senior citizens and couples with young, teen age and college age children, The neighbors are always watching out for the seniors and the seniors are always watching out for the children.
I LIVE IN A CRIME RIDDEN NEIGHBOR I LIVE IN A LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS EVERYONE IS YOUNG I'M PROBABLY THE OLDEST ONE HERE BEEN HERE 44YRS I'M NOW 71 YRS OLD
Friendly neighbors live in my neighborhoods. Light traffic travels on the streets of my neighborhood. All of the streets are Well maintained streets.
UNFRIENDLY, TOO MANY COLLEGE KIDS WITH LOUD WILD PARTIES GOING TO ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT, TAKING UP PRECIOUS PARKING SPACES AND LEAVING BOTTLES, CANS, CUPS, AND OTHER TRASH ALL OVER THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND IN PEOPLE'S YARDS MAKING IT LOOK LIKE A DISASTER ZONE
Senior living/ active senior center/ other seniors / handicap enabled / multigenerational families/ social events for seniors/ seaside town/ geriatricians
Many older people live in my neighborhood. It is an Italian neighborhood and there have been generations of families raised in the same building. Also there is a large young, urban, professional group of people but this neighborhood is friendly to older people.