Family Caregiving in Massachusetts: New Research on the Realities Facing Family Caregivers and the Policies Voters Support

by James Fuccione | Mar 18, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

AARP conducted a survey of registered voters 30 and older across Massachusetts, which highlights who caregivers are, the challenges they face and the solutions that can make a difference. AARP estimates that there are over 1.4 million family caregivers age 18 and...

Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: ‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Webinar, MHP Training Series to Support Affordable Housing

by James Fuccione | Feb 11, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar: Protecting Your Heart While Caring for Someone Else Join the Executive Office of Aging & Independence for their February...

Free Training for First Responders to Support People Living with Dementia

by James Fuccione | Dec 10, 2025 | News and Updates

An annual, free opportunity for age- and dementia friendly communities will be available in mid-January when the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH hosts “UNDERSTAND, APPROACH & RESPOND: Effective Interventions for First Responders.” The goal of...

Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series – Scam Awareness, Dec. 9

by James Fuccione | Nov 25, 2025 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence is excited to team up with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to bring you another session of the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series taking place on Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Older adults...

November is National Family Caregivers Month

by James Fuccione | Nov 5, 2025 | News and Updates

Many national organizations are offering data an information to recognize National Family Caregiver Month in November. Helping to lead the awareness-raising efforts is the Caregiver Action Network with the 2025 theme, which is “Plug-in to Care.” This...