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The set of reforms includes creating a new fund to support career advancement for long-term care workers, requiring care facilities to submit disease outbreak response plans, and allowing qualified assisted living staff to provide basic health services.

The Massachusetts House and Senate passed a prescription drug bill that would lower prescription drug prices for certain chronic illnesses such as insulin for diabetes. In some cases, there may be no cost to the consumer for the prescription. The legislation also regulates Pharmacy Benefits Managers and lifts gags on pharmacists to let consumers know if the cost of a prescription is cheaper without insurances.

Here’s what to know, whether you’re a resident who’s working or retired, or if you’re considering a move to Massachusetts.

AARP Massachusetts announces the appointment of D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams as its new State President, the top state volunteer post within the organization’s influential network of volunteers. As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, AARP’s state presidents work in partnership with their respective state directors, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s important advocacy and programmatic work. Cairo-Williams replaces outgoing volunteer state president Sandra Harris who served in the role since 2019.

Help drive AARP's mission forward as a LEAD Volunteer. They get to do things like: help lobby elected officials on policy initiatives, host educational workshops, or engage in voter education efforts (and so much more). LEAD Volunteers are invested in the work of AARP, enjoy working with people, and are interested in creating a sense of community with purpose!

AARP Massachusetts has issued a call to action to state legislators, urging them to address significant funding shortfalls in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget that threaten vital home care services for older adults.

From figuring out finances to tips on downsizing, we have valuable information on caregiving. Check out videos from our online series that features commonsense solutions to caregiving issues that will save time and money and help you find support.

Across the Northeast, AARP state offices are currently recruiting new volunteers to serve in a variety of roles. And those who volunteer now say their work—on everything from fraud prevention to legislative advocacy—is highly rewarding.

Use your life experience to enrich the lives of those in your community and help however you can. Learn more about all of AARP's volunteer roles.

Watch the presentations from AARP Massachusetts' conferences in Hyannis & Northampton. Designing Across Decades: Building Communities for Every Age was designed to help communities plan for the future. The conference recodings focus on stakeholder engagement, housing policy, and crisis management.