by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
New data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan finds that LGBTQ+ people over 50 face different rates of age-related challenges than people over 50 who are not LGBTQ+. According to the poll, LGBTQ+ people over 50 are more likely to...
by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
A research paper in the American Journal of Health Economics determined that higher levels of immigration leads to registered nurses and other aides working more hours at nursing homes, without displacing already-employed caregivers, while patient outcomes improve....
by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is partnering with MHAC on a survey to understand the current landscape of digital equity programs geared towards supporting older adults as well as needs across the Massachusetts Aging Network. Your responses...
by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports
A research paper from UMass-Boston published in The Gerontologist provides analysis on 18 states and one U.S. territory with active or emergent age-friendly initiatives, including age-friendly state initiatives and state-level multi-sector plans on aging (MPAs). The...
by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field
The Seeds of Hope Tiny Home Village is a four-unit development in Worcester designed to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless seniors on fixed incomes. The project was reported by several news outlets, including the Worcester Guardian, Telegram &...
