Rogerson Communities is excited to announce an affiliation with the University of Massachusetts Boston Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences that will bolster the organization’s mission of improving the well-being of older adults. 

Partnerships with students from the Manning College are already underway. This summer, one student double-majoring with the Urban Public Health and Exercise and Health Sciences Departments is assisting Rogerson’s Fitness First program with survey development, data collection, and grant writing.  

Beginning in the fall, a graduate faculty member and student from the Department of Gerontology will be working with Rogerson on the design, implementation, and analysis of satisfaction surveys for the organization’s senior living and affordable housing communities as well as Adult Day Health programs. The goal of this effort is to produce actionable feedback based on the surveys to improve quality of life, service delivery, and housing management practices. 

“This alignment with UMass Boston will help Rogerson create a world where every older adult feels valued and can age with dignity in their community,” Rogerson CEO and President Walter Ramos says. “The expertise provided by their Department of Gerontology will enable us to better serve those in our care and help us grow intentionally and strategically for years to come.” 

The mutually beneficial collaboration between Rogerson and UMass Boston will bolster both organizations’ goals in the community as they pursue mission-aligned work together. The affiliation with the Manning College, which will be in place until at least 2030, will provide supervised clinical, internship, and practicum for its students while enhancing Rogerson’s ability to provide valuable services and communities for older adults. 

“We are delighted to partner with Rogerson Communities and thankful for their support of our Manning College students, in particular,” says Michelle Putnam, PhD, director of the Gerontology Institute at University of Massachusetts Boston. “The opportunity to be onsite, to work alongside Rogerson’s staff, and to engage with residents is invaluable for future professionals, whether they are practitioners or researchers. Our hope is that the work of our students and researchers will contribute to positive outcomes for Rogerson’s residents, as well as older adults in general.”