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Report: The Changing Picture of Who Claims Social Security Early

April 14th, 2021

As individuals approach their 60s, they face the important decision about when to start claiming Social Security retirement benefits. A report by Philip Armour and David Knapp of the RAND Corporation – shared via AARP’s Public Policy Institute – examines the characteristics of those who decide to start collecting at the early eligibility age (EEA) of 62 compared with those who wait until later.

A companion report, “The Consequences of Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 62,” asks what financial consequences the decision to collect early might have for the individual over time. Continue reading →

Webinars for Older Job Seekers Promoted by Encore Boston Network

January 20th, 2021

Encore Boston Network is seeing growing interest among people over 50 in getting back into the job market or kick-starting their job searches after the 2020 downturn. According to the organization, more businesses are beginning to hire, including workers over 50. In addition, there is continued interest in self-employment and business startups — half of all new businesses are now started by people over 50. Continue reading →

Disparities in Economic Security Among Older Adults Highlighted by UMass-Boston

November 18th, 2020

Dramatically higher percentages of Black, Latino and Asian older adults live on incomes that don’t meet their cost of living, even with Social Security, according to research by Jan Mutchler, PhD of UMass-Boston’s Gerontology Institute.

The article highlighting the disparities in economic insecurity among older adults is posted on the UMass Gerontology Institute blog and “The Conversation,” a non-profit independent online news organization. Continue reading →

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

August 12th, 2020

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 of individuals and partners, including communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly.

Please see the latest updates below: Continue reading →

‘The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers’ Report Offers Recommendations to Support Workers of all Ages

July 8th, 2020

The New Social Contract: Age-Friendly Employers explores the vital role of employers in helping workers successfully navigate their working lives and prepare for retirement, a role that has become even more crucial and precarious amid the pandemic.

It is the fourth report in a series released through collaborative work between nonprofits Instituto de Longevidade Mongeral Aegon and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement (ACLR). Continue reading →