AARP Report: Older Adults are Boosting the Economy for All

by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Longevity Economy® Outlook reports are a series of data analyses from AARP that explore the wide-ranging impacts of the 50-plus population in the U.S. The 2026 report indicates that adults in this group accounted for $12.5 trillion in annual economic activity in...

UMass-Boston Research: Age friendly states as a linchpin of age friendly ecosystems

by James Fuccione | May 27, 2026 | Data and Reports

A research paper from UMass-Boston published in The Gerontologist provides analysis on 18 states and one U.S. territory with active or emergent age-friendly initiatives, including age-friendly state initiatives and state-level multi-sector plans on aging (MPAs). The...

2025 Status Report on Age-Friendly Central Mass. Action Plan Released by CMRPC

by James Fuccione | May 26, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Since 2021, Central Massachusetts as a region has been recognized as an Age-Friendly community committed to improving quality of life for older residents. The 2023 Age-Friendly Central Mass Action Plan outlines strategies focused on transportation, community health,...

Help Include Healthy Aging, Age/Dementia Friendly Efforts in the Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Throughout May and June, members of the Massachusetts Rural Policy Commission will hold public engagement feedback sessions to hear your thoughts regarding the 2026 Massachusetts Rural Policy Plan draft. The Plan chapters address Economic Development, Education,...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging

by James Fuccione | May 20, 2026 | Conferences, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events and learning opportunities that help promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Aging & Behavioral Health: Practice, Policy and Partnership, May 27th (in...