AARP Massachusetts is inviting nonprofits and local governments to apply for quick-action grants to help make communities more livable, inclusive, and innovative for residents of all ages, especially those 50 and older.
If you just got your heating bill and need some help paying it, 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.
Dozens of residents with mobility issues or cognitive impairments were trapped and 10 died after a fire broke out at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Falls Church last July. The state’s Assisted Living Residences Commission is examining oversight, staffing and safety standards. Meanwhile, industry professionals offer tips on how to evaluate such facilities when considering the best option for a loved one.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.