AARP Reports on Credit Card Debt and Adults Age 50-Plus

by James Fuccione | Mar 12, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Results of new national survey data from AARP shows that nearly half of Americans ages 50-plus carry over credit card debt from month to month, including credit card debt carried over on an active card or a cancelled card. Of adults ages 50-plus who carry credit card...

New Dementia Care Planning Toolkit Released by Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All other Dementias

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2025 | Data and Reports

The Care Planning Team of the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All other Dementias released a new toolkit for people living with dementia, dementia care partners, families, community-based service providers, and health care providers. The...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: New Grants from Mass Cultural Council, Safety Net Grants, One Stop for Growth and Municipal Digital Equity Planning, Launchpad Program

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Safety Net Grants Special Round, The Boston Foundation (deadline, March 11) The Boston Foundation is...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5.8 Million in Grants to Expand Mobility for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Low-Income Individuals

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $5.8 million in funding to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance mobility for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals across Massachusetts. The awards are provided through the...

New Maps of Aging Services Network Announced by Executive Office of Aging and Independence

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence has created two new maps of the aging services network that can be utilized by network partners, older adults, caregivers, and their loved ones. The maps outline senior centers located throughout Massachusetts as well...