Free non-medical home services for elderly
Resident proposes free non-medical home help for low-income elderly Boston residents who live alone, which could also create entry-level jobs.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
The project would provide free non-medical home services to elderly residents of Boston who are in need of assistance, live alone, and do not live in an assisted living facility.
Who it helps and why
This project would benefit low-income elderly residents who cannot afford to move from their homes to a nursing or assisted living facility or are on long wait lists for affordable assisted living housing. It could also provide employment to unemployed people looking for work at an entry level.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 14, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Older adult support from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (16 matching)
- More community activities for Boston seniorsResident asks for more senior activities, including health education, cultural exchange, exercise, interest classes and social events, to reduce loneliness and support well-being across backgrounds and languages.2026–27City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
- Shaded benches near senior homesResident asks for shaded benches with good back support along walking routes near senior homes.2026–27City-wide
- More help for elderly peopleResident asks for more help for elderly people, without giving specifics.2026–27City-wide
2025–26 (16 matching)
- More neighborhood benches, including memorial donationsResident requests more benches in neighborhoods, some donated in memory of someone, to encourage walking, give older and disabled people places to rest, and help neighbors connect.2025–26City-wide
- Focus on elderly and disabled residentsResident asks the City to focus on the needs of elderly and disabled residents, without specifying a particular program.2025–26City-wide
- Recreation for older adults and lighting in unsafe areasResident asks for recreation programs for older adults and public street lighting in dangerous places.2025–26City-wideSubmitted in Spanish