Guest Blog Post: How We Can Prevent an Elder Eviction Crisis in Massachusetts

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...

AARP Revamps and Re-Releases HomeFit Guide

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...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 8/13/20

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

UMass Gerontology Institute Measures COVID-19 Impact on State’s Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

A recent report by researchers from the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute examines these consequences for the older population in Massachusetts. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront common...

New Communities Added to State’s Housing Choice Program

by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2020 | News and Updates

The Housing Choice Designation is part of the Baker Administration’s strategy to produce 135,000 new housing units by 2025 to meet the high demand of housing across the state. The program also advances age-friendly housing options and best practices to help meet the...