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News and Updates
Urban Institute: One in Four Older Adults with Disabilities Had Unmet Needs for Personal Assistance in 2025
An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization's Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when they...
More Than 2,000 ADUs Approved Under Governor Healey’s Housing Bill
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that municipalities across Massachusetts have approved 854 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during the first six months of 2026, building on strong early momentum following the signing of Governor Healey’s Affordable...
AARP Release Reports on Broadband Affordability and Digital Skills Among Older Adults
New data from an AARP broadband affordability survey finds that most adults 50 and older rely on high-speed home internet, but the cost of staying connected is creating pressure on household budgets. Another new report from AARP on digital literacy finds high rates of...