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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Age Friendly BostonContacts
Emily Shea, Commissioner on Elder
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 20108
617-635-4366
reviews (676)
It is not age friendly it is for young families building schools and parks which raise taxes mature adults do not want to pay for this so they are choosing g not to live here
Walkable access to harbor attractions and businesses makes it a busy area for sightseeing and everyday travel on foot. Close to restaurants, shopping and more.
we all help each other and get along. We look after each other and each others property and have a neighbor watch. My neighborhood is very much age diverse. But we all work together and help each other
Has a great Senior center that serves lunch to seniors who can not afford or are not able to cook for themseves. Gives discounts to seniors on water bills and taxes.
Elderly housing community 55 or over only small apartment complex forty eight units washers dryers community room with kitchen,gas grill and tables with umbrellas
There are a number of 55+ residential developments. Caution lights have been installed where active seniors need to cross busy streets. There is a very actuve senior center with many activities and services. This includes daily van service (low cost) and a volunteer driver service for any resident in the communuty.
GOOD HEALTH CARE, GOOD TRANSPERTATION, SAFE AREA, AGE RELATED ACTIVTIES, SHOPPING NEAR BY, REASONABLELY PRICED HOUSING/ SENIOR HOUSING. RELATIVES AND FRIENDS LIVE CLOSE BY.
Great senior programs. Accessible entries for all town buildings. Superb Senior Center with a wealth of diverse activities. Great senior transportation services.
Age Unfriendly. Hilly, not walkable, busy traffic, unfriendly. No senior center close, expensive to live in, high cost of fuel, lots of snow, high property taxes.
Condominum complex with few kidsthat live on the property. Quiet on the weekends. Easy to 128 and 495. Close to shopping for grocery and other. Only 2 miles from hospital.