Health & Wellbeing

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.

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

AARP is making a post-pandemic push to combat loneliness and social isolation by hosting a series of in-person events, including a trip to the New England Botanic Garden, ice cream socials and an outing to the Cambridge Jazz Festival. A 2023 advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declared increasing loneliness, isolation and lack of connection to be a public health crisis.

Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for real-time information, tools, and resources to help you find the right plan.

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.

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

A guide to when, where and how to sign up for health insurance through Health Connector.

Massachusetts residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.

If you are struggling to pay your heating bill, you may be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which pays part of certain Bay State residents’ winter heating bills.

Supplemental funding for COVID PPE and Testing