Our Stories

As we prepare to expand affordable senior housing in Massachusetts, we wanted to find out directly from our residents what they value most about their JCHE communities.

"I really want to talk to a Russian World War II veteran," Alex, a Boston University junior, told us when he and his classmates inquired about connecting with JCHE's vibrant Russian community.

The conversation began flowing the minute the busload of fifth-grade students from the Everett School in Dorchester met their yearlong JCHE pen pals.

“Senior-focused activities build connection, purpose, decrease loneliness and stimulate both body and mind,” JCHE’s Director of Community Engagement Cindy Katzeff tells LeadingAge Magazine, who interviewed Cindy to gain insight into how affordable housing providers develop creative life enrichment programs for their residents.  

Judy Azer never thought of herself as a writer. Until, that is, she enrolled in a creative writing class offered through JCHE's popular Wednesday for Senior Learners program. 

Arun Rath reports on the 22 older adults making this rite of passage late in life!

Our residents’ talents and creativity never cease to amaze us.

 Let’s face it, moving is stressful.