AARP

June 19, 2019

AARP

Livable Communities Newsletter

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Tool Kits & Resources

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A Sociable Solution From Down Under

Retired men in the United States (and some retired women) are beginning to gather in Aussie-style “Men’s Sheds.” By doing so, they get out of the house, work together to tackle community projects and make connections that lead to healthier, happier lives.

LEARN HOW TO FIND OR START A SHED

8 Livability Lessons From Down Under

Once dismissed as “dead,” Melbourne, Australia, is now celebrated as among the world’s most livable cities.

LEARN WHAT CHANGED

Livability News & Notes

Volunteers Benefit From Volunteering — Research suggests that one of the best things people can do to stave off loneliness, isolation and “a loss of meaning” is to volunteer. Source: Scientific American ►

Millennials Move Into a Convent — When several non-religious young adults wanted to learn how to live and work in a mission-minded community, they spent six months living with the Sisters of Mercy. Their “Nuns and Nones” project has spread to about a dozen cities. Source: The New York Times ►

Caregivers in Need of Housing Find Homes With People in Need of Care — A new program matches people who have disabilities with roommates who are also caregivers. It’s proving to be a win-win for both. Source: Minnesota Public Radio ►

More from AARP Livable Communities:

AARP Rural Livability Workshop — Although it’s too late to join today’s online session, registration is still open for the interactive webcast that will be broadcast live tomorrow, June 20, from 11 am to 2 pm (EDT). Learn more and sign up at AARP.org/RuralLivability.