Age Strong Awards Grant to Expand Engagement for Boston Older Adults

A class of older adults enjoying yoga, with a thank you message to the Age Strong Commission.

BOSTON (May 29, 2025) – Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded the Expanding Engagement grant from the City of Boston Age Strong Commission. This funding will expand social engagement programming for Supportive Housing residents.

Through this grant, BSHC will develop and provide a 16-week wellness series for older adults in four Supportive Housing Program sites in Boston. The series will focus on three interconnected health-related topics: mindfulness to promote mental wellness, laughter to reduce stress and build engagement among participants and movement for exercise and overall well-being.

Programming will be held at the following four locations:

West Broadway Apartments
Franklin Field Apartments
South Cove East Apartments
Pasciucco Apartments

These locations serve a combined total of over 924 older adults of diverse backgrounds and means.

By addressing the diverse needs of Boston’s Supportive Housing residents through adaptable, accessible programming, we aim to create sustainable improvements in quality of life, independence, and community connection. This evidence-based approach enhances individual well-being and strengthens community connections through shared activities that offer joy, laughter, and lasting health benefits.

Through their support of BSHC, the Age Strong Commission aspires to enhance the lives of Boston’s older adults through meaningful programs, resources, and connections to promote healthy aging.

About the Age Strong Commission

The Age Strong Commission is the City of Boston’s Commission for aging services, as well as a Council on Aging and an Area Agency on Aging. Age Strong believes that Bostonians who are 55 and older make the City strong and vibrant. For more than 50 years, its mission has been to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections to build a Boston where everyone can live and age strong together.

About Boston Senior Home Care

Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) is a private, nonprofit human services agency based in Boston, MA. Since 1974, the agency has been dedicated to making a difference in the community by connecting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families with essential services and resources to live safely and independently in their homes and communities. BSHC also supports caregivers in their unique caregiving journeys, empowering them to provide exceptional care while caring for their own well-being. As an Aging Services Access Point in the City of Boston, BSHC proudly serves the neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown Boston, East Boston, Mattapan, North End, South Boston, and West End. For more information, visit bshcinfo.org.