Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced recently that his administration will expand a pilot program that provides free counseling to older adults about alternatives to nursing home care. While the legislature approved expansion of this program last year and authorized $2.5 million in funding, the state administration is just now releasing the funds, 3 months before the end of the fiscal year. The program is credited with keeping more than 300 people in their homes and out of expensive nursing homes in one year.