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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.
Fraud and scams are everywhere. AARP is here to assist you. Open this page for a list of Fraud Prevention related events and resources.
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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.
AARP Massachusetts submitted testimony endorsing Governor Healey's housing bill. The legislation is the largest housing bond bill ever considered by the Massachusetts legislature. In addition to the 4.1-billion-dollar investment in housing, the bill also includes 28 proposed policy changes including easier paths to ADU's and the establishment of a Commission on Senior Housing & Age-Friendly Communities.
AARP applauds the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for working family caregivers who routinely cut back on their own health care or dip into their savings each year. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is one of the original co-sponsors of the bill.
Making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize® award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all.
AARP Massachusetts is backing Senate Bill No. 764 An Act To Establish The Family Caregiver Tax Credit. The bill would establish a refundable $1500 tax credit.
Seven Massachusetts projects received AARP Community Challenge grants in 2023, with a total of $77,750 awarded. The grants, part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative, provide funding for quick-turnaround projects that seek to improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.
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