AARP Report: Older Adults are Boosting the Economy for All

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Longevity Economy® Outlook reports are a series of data analyses from AARP that explore the wide-ranging impacts of the 50-plus population in the U.S. The 2026 report indicates that adults in this group accounted for $12.5 trillion in annual economic activity in...

UMass-Boston Research: Age friendly states as a linchpin of age friendly ecosystems

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...

Tiny Home ‘Village’ for Homeless Older Adults Breaks Ground in Worcester

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 &...

Help Include Healthy Aging, Age/Dementia Friendly Efforts in the Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Throughout May and June, members of the Massachusetts Rural Policy Commission will hold public engagement feedback sessions to hear your thoughts regarding the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan draft. The Plan chapters address Economic Development, Education,...

MHP to Launch ADU Incentive Program Later this Spring

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | News and Updates

Launching later this spring, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) ADU Incentive Program is designed to provide homeowners with clear, reliable, professional guidance to determine if an ADU is feasible on their property before they invest significant time,...