November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including 780,000 here in Massachusetts, helping care for their loved ones independently at home – where they want to be.
Join us for upcoming events online or in person from AARP Massachusetts. We have plenty of events to keep you informed and entertained. Tune in and sign up today.
With heating costs rising, 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.
Watch these insightful conversations from AARP Massachusetts. From clutter to nutrition, alcohol and loneliness, find simple life hacks or gain insightful information from these hour long discussions.
A bill on Beacon Hill would help 1.2 million workers save for a more secure financial future. Learn more about the proposed Secure Choice Savings Program.
At the annual AARP Massachusetts volunteer conference, Sen. Markey shared his family caregiving story: his father, a retired milkman, cared for his mother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1985.
At the conference in Worcester, volunteers learned a variety of ways they can use their time and talents to help the Bay State's 50+ population.
In Massachusetts last year, fraud losses were $142.3 million — likely a massive undercount. A new unit at the Attorney General's Office has become the central point of contact for older residents seeking help.
Assets are no longer being considered for Medicare Savings Programs in Massachusetts. If your income was below certain levels, you may qualify for this program. You could save as much as $3,000. You can find more information and links to apply for the state run program here