New Findings from ‘Elder Index’ Examine Economic Insecurity of Older Adults in Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | Data and Reports

New estimates from the 2025 Elder Index demonstrate that the cost of living in Massachusetts has increased substantially in recent years for older adults, especially for renters. The Elder Index, which is compiled by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on...

Massachusetts Residents Can Still Apply for Home Heating Assistance by April 30th to Help Cover Winter Costs

by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | News and Updates

As the home heating season comes to a close, Massachusetts residents have until April 30 to apply for support from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides financial support to eligible households to pay a portion of their winter heating bills....

NCOA Selects 90 Community-Based Organizations to Connect Low-Income Older Adults to Benefits Programs

by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....

AARP Survey Studies Fraud Risk During the Holiday Season

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2025 | News and Updates

AARP Research released results of a “2025 Holiday Shopping and Scams Survey,” which finds nearly nine in ten (89%) U.S. adults age 18-plus have been targeted by or experienced at least one form of fraud. In 2025, over half (58%) report receiving a...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Holding Regional Anti-Hunger Task Force Listening Sessions

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced a series of listening sessions across Massachusetts to inform Governor Maura Healey’s Anti-Hunger Task Force’s recommendations on how Massachusetts can mitigate against President Donald Trump’s long-term cuts to...