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....
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...
by James Fuccione | Jun 25, 2025 | Data and Reports
Despite leading all states overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance compiled by The Commonwealth Fund, Massachusetts ranks near the bottom on several measures of care for adults age 65 and older, including preventable hospitalizations and...
by James Fuccione | Oct 2, 2024 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, legislative leaders, elected officials and advocates came together for a ceremonial signing of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, which improves oversight and standards at Long Term Care...
by James Fuccione | Sep 25, 2024 | News and Updates
The organization Honoring Choices Massachusetts has announced the Who is Your Health Care Agent? consumer handout, which offers three simple steps to choose a Health Care Agent, complete a Health Care Proxy, and share your Proxy with your medical providers and others....