by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2021 | News and Updates
The Baker Administration announced that Massachusetts residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can now use their EBT SNAP benefits to buy fresh food and pantry staples online from a variety of participating stores for same-day delivery...
by James Fuccione | Jun 9, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
As many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, a new poll suggests many should watch their alcohol intake. In all, 23% of adults over 50 who drink alcohol reported that they...
by James Fuccione | May 26, 2021 | Data and Reports
Massachusetts saw an overall increase in food insecurity of 55 percent from 2019 to 2020, according to a new survey conducted by The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) in collaboration with the National Food Access and COVID Research Team (NFACT) and funded by the Hunger...
by James Fuccione | Mar 10, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
New estimates from the 2020 Elder Index from the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at UMass-Boston shows that living expenses are high in metropolitan areas across the U.S., and many older singles and couples lack the resources needed to get by in...
by James Fuccione | Aug 26, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Councils on Aging (COAs) are considered the “front door” of services and supports for older residents and those who care for them. They provide a wide range of programs and services, designed to meet the varied needs and interests of a diverse older population. During...
