by James Fuccione | Jan 18, 2024 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Studies repeatedly find that caregivers who are employed are under a great deal of strain, often with negative impacts on their health and employment. A new report from the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers called “Working While Caring: Innovations and...
by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2023 | Data and Reports
According to a new poll commissioned by the John A. Hartford Foundation, terms regarding planning and care for serious illness is unfamiliar to adults age 50 and older, but strongly desired once defined. Specifically, 97% of adults 50+ think it is important to have...
by James Fuccione | Nov 1, 2023 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has proclaimed November 2023 as Family Caregivers Month in the Commonwealth, which aligns with the annual tradition across the country of recognizing and honoring family caregivers. In celebration of National Family Caregiver Month,...
by James Fuccione | Jun 14, 2023 | News and Updates
The US Department of Health and Human Services is announcing new tools to lower prescription drug costs for low-income people with Medicare through the Extra Help program, which provides eligible seniors and disabled people with help paying for their Medicare Part D...
by James Fuccione | May 31, 2023 | News and Updates
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS) recently released new research on the potential of digital technology to change the role that the home plays in supporting activities of daily living and, ultimately, the ability of older adults to age...