2026–27 · City-wide
Post-hospital check-ins and help for older adults
Resident asks the city to check on elderly residents returning home from the hospital and help with food, errands and appointments, since many have no one to assist them.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Elderly assistance - when you come home from the hospital, the City of Boston should care and see if you need food, errands, etc. Many come home to no one, and no one is there to help them with appointments, food and check-in.
Who it helps and why
Many are in need of help; the elderly and working class are fighting for their lives, help us!
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Dunk the Vote
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Older adult support
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.
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- 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
2024–25 (24 matching)
- Intergenerational events for elders in public housingResident asks to connect youth and daycare programs with elders in BHA and other public housing for culturally relevant social events like dance and painting, building belonging.2024–25City-wide
- Senior clubs and day trips to reduce isolationResident wants funding for senior activities like day trips and garden, poetry, knitting, golf and photography clubs so seniors leave home, make friends and avoid loneliness.2024–25City-wide
- Health program for older adultsResident asks for a program to promote the health of older adults in their neighborhood.2024–25City-wide