by James Fuccione | Dec 31, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The following is a guest blog post by Jennifer Molinsky, Senior Research Associate, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University In 2020, the pandemic, a powerful movement for social justice, and another year of devastating natural disasters have all focused...
by James Fuccione | Dec 29, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Nationwide, older adults are being cautioned to keep their distance from children because of the heightened risk of infection from COVID-19. But for some families—grandfamilies—that distance is impossible. Facing a Pandemic: Families Living Together During COVID-19...
by James Fuccione | Dec 29, 2020 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) issued a tip sheet on what to know if older adults receive calls offering COVID-19 vaccines in exchange for money or personal information. Regarding the potential scams, the Mass. SMP offers the following advice: Most...
by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | News and Updates
Through grant funding, collaboration, and technical support, communities across Massachusetts have an opportunity to support residents of all ages in remaining physically active and socially engaged this winter. The pandemic has heightened the awareness and importance...
by James Fuccione | Dec 16, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Among the nation’s communities and local leaders on the frontlines of the global coronavirus pandemic are the more than 450 towns, cities, counties and states enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities – 74 of which are in Massachusetts....
