by James Fuccione | Nov 10, 2020 | News and Updates
In recognition of Veterans Day, the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is helping advocates and attorneys by releasing a set of recommended resources. Legal assistance programs often work with older Veterans who may have issues with benefits, housing,...
by James Fuccione | Nov 4, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and the AARP Public Policy Institute, which examines the AARP Livability Index, there are significant differences between who has access to the country’s most livable...
by James Fuccione | Oct 21, 2020 | News and Updates
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts launched the Eviction Diversion Initiative (EDI) – a comprehensive set of resources to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key components of EDI includes: $100 million...
by James Fuccione | Sep 30, 2020 | News and Updates
The following is a guest blog post by Betsey Crimmins, Senior Attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Baker signed a statewide eviction moratorium on April 20, 2020 which prevented all but “essential” evictions and...
by James Fuccione | Sep 9, 2020 | News and Updates
The HomeFit Guide from AARP has been a reliable resource for age-friendly efforts in helping homeowners consider modifications that improve safety and a person’s ability to remain independent. Now, the guide has gone through a revamp to continue supporting...