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$72.80 Project

$72.80 Project

By: Noah Daube-Valois
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Massachusetts seniors need our help.


In the second costliest state in the U.S., nursing and rest homes residents are forced to survive on $72.80 a month. That’s often not enough to afford toiletries, clothing, and over-the-counter medications — never-mind birthday gifts for grandchildren. That’s why seniors receive $200 in Alaska, $163 in Nevada, $160 in Florida, and so forth.


This is the story of our elderly neighbors who live on $72.80 in one of the richest states, in the richest country in the world.

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  • The Seniors Living On $72.80

    The Seniors Living On $72.80
    31 Aug 2026

    Massachusetts seniors need our help.

    In the second costliest state in the U.S., nursing and rest homes residents are forced to survive on $72.80 a month. That’s often not enough to afford toiletries, clothing, and over-the-counter medications — never-mind birthday gifts for grandchildren. That’s why seniors receive $200 in Alaska, $163 in Nevada, $160 in Florida, and so forth.

    This is the story of our elderly neighbors who live on $72.80 in one of the richest states, in the richest country in the world.

    Massachusetts residents: send an email like this to your state representatives!

    Dear State Senator/State Representative,

    My name is [your name] and I’m a resident of [your town/city] and a registered voter in your district. I urge you to advocate for the passage or S.887. This bill is critical because seniors require more than $72.80 a month to live with dignity.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]

    [Your Address]
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