About
Salem for All Ages is about creating a welcoming, livable, and supportive community
for people of all ages, abilities, and interests.
What is an Age-Friendly city? According to the World Health Organization ( WHO), it’s a place that makes a conscious effort to encourage active aging, a place that provides opportunities for such things as good health, inclusion and security. It’s a place that enhances the quality of life for people as they age.
In Salem we went further. We believe that an Age-Friendly city is a city for all ages. We believe that whether it’s a park bench, adequate transportation or excellent health services, these things will help the elderly but they’ll help everyone who lives in Salem thus we call our initiative “Salem for all ages”.
Upcoming Activities & Events
Thursday, December 9
Salem Trolley & The Gallows Hill Theatre Present “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
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“The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming” at the Peabody Essex Museum
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Facts
In Salem, a majority of residents who are age 60 and older are women (63%), a somewhat higher share than is observed for Massachusetts seniors as a whole (56%).
25% of residents aged 65 and older have either a bachelor’s degree or a graduate/professional degree.
One in every five survey respondents (20%) reported not feeling that opinions and thoughts of older residents are valued.