Dozens of residents with mobility issues or cognitive impairments were trapped and 10 died after a fire broke out at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Falls Church last July. The state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission is examining oversight, staffing and safety standards. Meanwhile, industry professionals offer tips on how to evaluate such facilities when considering the best option for a loved one.
If you just got your heating bill and need some help paying it, you may want to look into the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program. It helps people with heating bills. You may qualify and not realize it.
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Read the letters AARP Massachusetts has sent to legislators and see how AARP is advocating for Bay State Residents 50-plus in the 2026 Fiscal Year budget.
Join AARP Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 17 for an evening of fun and learning. We’ll play some trivia, enjoy live music, and uncover some fascinating fraud facts—all while having a blast at Seven Saws Brewing in Holden! Learn More:
August marks 90 years of Social Security. It has been there for multiple generations — and AARP fights every day so that it stays strong for you and generations to come.