Complete Streets policies and projects aim to improve safety for all using streets and sidewalks, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. AARP's Public Policy Institute recently put out a fact sheet explaining the value of Complete Streets efforts for older...
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2025 Long-Term Care Equality Index Released by Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE developed the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) to meet a critical need for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older Americans: safe, equitable, welcoming care and support as they age. Most long-term...
AARP Research Explores ‘Motivators and Barriers’ Among Older Adults Engaging in Brain-Healthy Behavior
AARP released results of a 2025 survey among American adults ages 50-plus to explore engagement in brain-healthy behaviors that line up with six pillars of the organization's "Staying Sharp" program. Be social Engage your brain Manage stress On-going exercise...
JCHS at Harvard Releases Report on ‘Dual Burden’ of Housing and Care for Older Adults
While the majority of older adults will need care and assistance at some point in their lives, services for tasks such as dressing and bathing are affordable to only a very limited number of older adults, particularly after housing and other living costs are paid. The...
Governor Healey Releases ‘ReiMAgine Aging 2030″ State Plan, Signs Executive Order for Supporting Older Adults in Massachusetts
Governor Healey signed an Executive Order and released ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan, which outlines improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state. In recognition of Older Americans...
Massachusetts State Plan on Aging 2026-2029 Available for Public Comment
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence serves as the designated State Unit on Aging for Massachusetts. The agency is responsible for developing the Massachusetts State Plan on Aging in accordance with the Older Americans Act and associated regulations,...
New Massachusetts Healthy Aging Report Details Older Adult Health in Every Community
The 2025 Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report was released today, revealing trends and disparities in the health of older adults throughout the state. The report presents a detailed picture of aging in Massachusetts that’s provided nowhere else: a...
AARP Research Examines Consumer Awareness, Experiences with Fraud
A recent report from AARP Research dives into survey results that examine U.S. adults’ sentiments about fraud and fraud victims in our society, their experiences with fraud, and what they are currently doing to protect themselves. Theft through fraud has risen...
MassHealth Nutrition Program Reduces Health Care Costs and Hospital Visits According to UMass Chan Medical School Study
MassHealth’s nutrition services program that provides nutritious food to its members has had positive results, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at UMass Chan Medical School. Findings show that participating individuals were significantly less...
2025 Future of Benefits Report Released by Care.Com
The fifth annual Future of Benefits Report from Care.com explores the prevalence of employee burnout and the linkages with family caregiving, but also the solutions for employers of recognizing the issue and offering benefits and support to their workers. While 84% of...