Dear Healthy Aging Readers,

Our days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the promise of warm weather and summertime fun is looming.  We’ve made it through a tough winter with many community members stepping up to help each other. Read on to learn more about the power of community engagement and the opportunities that exist to make a difference here on Martha’s Vineyard. 

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Here at HAMV we continue to make progress on addressing the needs of Older Adults in a spirit of collaboration with the agencies who serve Older Adults, our community leaders, regional and state elected officials as well as engaged consumer activists. Recent data from the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute reveals that in 2025 39% of Martha’s Vineyard year-round residents were 60+ and that by 2030, 10% of the island will be 80+.  This demographic shift makes our mission even more important and urgent, and raising awareness of the contributions of our Older Adults to our island community continues to be a priority.  

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Best, 

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Cindy Trish

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