by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | Data and Reports
A record 40% of Massachusetts households—approximately 1.1 million—experienced food insecurity in 2025, according to the sixth annual Massachusetts Food Access Report: Hunger on the Rise (2026 Report) from The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and Mass General Brigham....
by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | News and Updates
This year, as Park Serve Day celebrates its 20th anniversary, DCR will have events taking place from April 25 to June 6 at properties across Massachusetts. A listing of events and registration forms are available on the DCR Park Serve Day webpage. Events are listed by...
by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | News and Updates
As the home heating season comes to a close, Massachusetts residents have until April 30 to apply for support from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides financial support to eligible households to pay a portion of their winter heating bills....
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2026 | Data and Reports
Ten years of the AARP Livability Index platform and a base of 1,000-plus members of the national AARP age friendly network are now yielding important data. For a study released in August 2025, researchers Xue Zhang of Penn State University and Mildred Warner of...
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2026 | Conferences
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Building a Parkinson’s Village: Care Team, Community Supports, and Long-Term...
