The Elder Economic Security Standard Project was developed by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston with generous support from The Boston Foundation. Guided by a 35-member advisory board, the Project recently released the Elder Economic Security Standard for the Boston area, as well as the statewide report.
The Elder Economic Security Standard developed in Massachusetts also underpins the work of the Elder Economic Security Initiative (EESI) at Wider Opportunities for Women. The Gerontology Institute is EESI’s national research partner to develop and field test the Elder Economic Security Standard. With the support of the Retirement Research Foundation, Wider Opportunities for Women has launched the Elder Economic Security Initiative, a new national effort that seeks to build economic security for elders through a multi-pronged approach that includes organizing, advocacy and research.
Both the statewide and national initiatives will enable policy makers, aging advocates and others develop policies and programs to help seniors age with dignity while promoting their economic security.