by James Fuccione | Aug 24, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The sessions will be held in Worcester, Everett and Springfield in September and are open to...
by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when...
by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care...
by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is inviting residents across the state to help shape future public health decisions by participating in the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. The anonymous survey will help inform policies, programs, and services...
by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2026 | News and Updates
In the latest round of AARP Community Challenge Grants, MassDOT was awarded funding to provide education and training to connect older adults to bikeshare opportunities across the state. The program is called “Golden Gears,” and staff from MassDOT will...
