New Poll Reveals Gaps in Knowledge and Preparation Among Older Adults Around Long-Term Care

by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2025 | Data and Reports

Recent data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging based at the University of Michigan reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation regarding long-term care among Americans aged 50 and over. Nearly two-thirds (62%) believe Medicare would pay for their care if they...

AARP Announces Community Challenge Grant Awardees

by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates

AARP announced the newest recipients of their annual Community Challenge Grant that spanned three categories – Flagship Awards, Demonstration Grants and Capacity-Building Micro-Grants. Congratulations to the Massachusetts grantees listed below: Flagship Grant...

Memory Cafe Alliance Launched by Dementia Friendly America

by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates

The Memory Cafe Alliance, hosted by Dementia Friendly America, has just launched several free resources with the goal of increasing the number of Memory Cafes in the US tenfold over the next decade. Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with...

Massachusetts to Participate in Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative

by James Fuccione | Nov 26, 2024 | News and Updates

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, is announced that Massachusetts is among 14 states selected to participate in its 18-monthCaregiving State Policy...

AgeStrong Boston, Urban League and Lyft Partner to Offer ‘Healthy Rides’ to Wellness Services for Older Bostonians

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2024 | News and Updates

Following closures of pharmacies in Boston neighborhoods, and to improve access to a range of health and wellness services, the Boston AgeStrong Commission teamed up with the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and Lyft on the “Holistic Health Access...