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Resources

​For resources on COVID-19 please go to: DedhamCOVID19.com or CDC.gov.

Table of Contents:

  • Walkability/Transportation Resources
  • Housing Resources
  • Livable Communities Resources
  • Town of Dedham Resources
  • Dementia Friendly Resources
    • Caregiver Resources

WALKABILITY/TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
  • Full list of all of Dedham's walking/hiking trails and water trails...see more 
  • Learn the 12 Benefits of Walking...see more
  • Visit the TRIPPS website to learn about transportation options for older adults and view a resource guide here
  • Visit the Livable and Walkable Communities Institute ...see more 
  • Learn about Mark Fenton, walkability expert...see more
  • Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America...see more
  • Read about transportation initiatives underway at MIT's AgeLab...see more
  • Listen to NPR interview with Jeff Speck (Author of Walkable City: How Downtown can Save America one step at a time)...see more
  • Dedham's 2018 Walkability Study....read it here.
  • A  Citizen's Walk Audit of the Marine Corp (Route 1/Washington St) Rotary...read it here. 

HOUSING RESOURCES
  • ​Accessory units viewed as way to age in place...see more​
  • 21 age friendly housing solutions...see more
  • ​The need for middle housing...see more
  • Home safety and comfort checklist...see more
  • What are accessory dwelling units...see more
  • Boston's housing innovation lab ...see more

LIVABLE COMMUNITIES RESOURCES
  • Subscribe to Livable Communities Newsletter...see more
  • ​Age friendly inspiring communities...see more 
  • Learn about the World Health Organization's  Domains of Livability...see more

TOWN OF DEDHAM RESOURCES
  • Town of Dedham...visit website
  • Town of Dedham Housing Study 2019...Dedham Housing Study Report
  • Dedham Community House...visit website
  • Dedham Council on Aging...visit website
  • Dedham Public Library...visit website
  • Dedham Square Circle...visit website

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY RESOURCES
  • Governor Baker Signs Law Strengthening Alzheimer’s and Dementia Treatment in Massachusetts...Read more here 
  • Tufts Health Plan Foundation awards over $300,000 to Dememtia Friendly Initiatives in Massachusetts....Read more here
  • Dementia Friendly Massachussetts... click here  
  • Teepa Snow's Information Videos...click here 
  • Mass Chapter for Alzheimer's Association...visit website
Caregiver Assistance
  • Hessco website
  • AARP Caregiving Guide....click here
  • Broyles Foundation Caregiving....click here
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet Dedham Residents
    • Livable Dedham in the News
  • Resources
  • Projects
    • Livable Dedham's Action Plan >
      • Programs/Activities for Older Adults
      • Improving Communication
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Alternative Transportation
      • Walkability
      • Housing/Community Supports
    • Upcoming Projects & Events
    • Past Projects and Events
  • Support Us
  • Contact us