New Findings from ‘Elder Index’ Examine Economic Insecurity of Older Adults in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | Data and Reports

New estimates from the 2025 Elder Index demonstrate that the cost of living in Massachusetts has increased substantially in recent years for older adults, especially for renters. The Elder Index, which is compiled by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on...

NCOA Selects 90 Community-Based Organizations to Connect Low-Income Older Adults to Benefits Programs

by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....

Mass. Attorney General’s Office Launches Federal Action Story Collection Form

by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2026 | News and Updates

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office has rolled out a new reporting portal for Massachusetts residents to archive stories detailing how they’ve been affected by the actions of the federal administration. If there have been impacts on older...

Governor Healey Announces Safety Reforms Following Release of the Assisted Living Residence Commission’s Final Report

by James Fuccione | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Following the submission of the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Commission’s final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents, Governor Healey is beginning to implement the...

AARP Survey Studies Fraud Risk During the Holiday Season

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2025 | News and Updates

AARP Research released results of a “2025 Holiday Shopping and Scams Survey,” which finds nearly nine in ten (89%) U.S. adults age 18-plus have been targeted by or experienced at least one form of fraud. In 2025, over half (58%) report receiving a...