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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), more than 65 million Americans act as unpaid caregivers for a family member, and the average age of an adult who receives assistance is 69 years old. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (ELD), primarily through the …Continue Reading Caring for Elders Resources
You don’t have to smoke or be exposed to second-hand smoke to get lung cancer. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year. One in four homes in Massachusetts has the potential to …Continue Reading Six Facts About Radon, the Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Across the state, Massachusetts offers a wealth of resources for families and individuals who have fallen on hard times. From child advocacy to transitional assistance, state agency welfare and social services provide assistance and support for those in need. Department of Children and Families The …Continue Reading Welfare/Social Services Assistance in Massachusetts
There’s truly no place like home. That’s why the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) supports low-income families, people living with special needs, or others in need of financial assistance with affordable housing options in Massachusetts. Families or individuals looking for affordable housing …Continue Reading Massachusetts Affordable Housing Programs
Massachusetts helps people with disabilities find employment and live independently through a combination of programs and services. The Client Assistance Program (CAP) – a service offered though the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) – assists those with disabilities access rehabilitation and independent living services in …Continue Reading The Client Assistance Program (CAP): Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Support
Moving to Massachusetts: Part 1 Planning Your Move Moving With Pets Moving Day Parking Restrictions Change of Address Establishing Residency Visas Part 2 Converting an Out-Of-State Driver’s License Converting a Driver’s License From a Foreign Country Changing a Massachusetts Driver’s License or ID Address Converting …Continue Reading Moving to Massachusetts, Part 1: Planning Your Move
Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of fire-related death in the Commonwealth. Between 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 45,000 home electrical fires that resulted in 455 civilian deaths, over 1,500 injures, and more than 1 billion dollars in property damage. …Continue Reading Five Tips for Home Electrical Safety
Spring is a popular time for people to start thinking about purchasing a new home in Massachusetts and around the country. Alongside the anticipation that comes with this endeavor are many questions: Can I afford this? Am I really ready? How do I find and …Continue Reading Tips for Buying Your First Home in Massachusetts
The windows in our homes can serve many purposes. We often gaze through them to access the weather before going outside or open them up to let in a fresh breeze. Windows can even save our lives as an escape route during an emergency. …Continue Reading Ten Tips for National Window Safety Week
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