Ted Carey

The Massachusetts Senate passed a nursing home reform bill Thursday, July 25th. The Massachusetts House passed a bill last year. A conference committee will hash out the differences. That work needs to be done by July 31 when the formal legislative session ends. COVID-19 highlighted problematic issues at nursing homes, now is the time to address the reforms.

With the Massachusetts House & Senate agreeing on budget, Gov. Healy is expected to sign it. AARP is highlighting some key provisions in the budget that will impact seniors in the Bay State

Connect with AARP at these Summer "Get The Scoop" events in your area- receive a complimentary small soft-serve ice cream and ‘get the scoop’ on the latest information about the Social Security program.

The Commonwealth is holding listening sessions this summer as it gets set to refresh the Age- & Dementia-Friendly action plan it submitted to AARP in 2019

Summer is here and we have just the right thing to get you outside and moving or inside and informed. Tune in and sign up today.

Fraud and scams are everywhere. AARP is here to assist you. Open this page for a list of Fraud Prevention related events and resources.

What's working and what's not quite working for older LGBTQ+ adults- The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging wants to know. So, it's holding listening sessions. Dates & Times are listed here

Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.

AARP Massachusetts is advocating for you. We're doing everything we can to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages. Massachusetts communities should have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, transportation options, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active.

Unfortunately, the Secure Choice Savings Program did not pass. It was an amendment to a $3.5 billion economic development bill. The bill passed, the Secure Choice Amendment did not. The proposal would've create a state-facilitated automatic savings program.