by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | Data and Reports
Using The Household Pulse Survey, the US Census Bureau recently released data showing that, while older adults experienced fewer mental health challenges than younger adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels among those 65 and older varied...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports
With support from the SCAN Foundation, Aspen Digital wrote the Older Adults & Digital Equity playbook after months of consultations with tech companies, community leaders, policymakers, and more. The playbook outlines three crucial pillars: “Inclusive Data...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports
A new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation provides updates on the Massachusetts Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform (Roadmap), which is a sweeping set of changes aimed at simplifying access and entry to the state’s outpatient behavioral...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | News and Updates
The MBTA announced that it is expanding access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The online application is can be completed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, Haitian-Creole, or Vietnamese. The launch...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | News and Updates
On August 19th, the Community Compact Best Practices Program was opened for cities and towns. The program is a voluntary, mutual agreement entered into between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and individual cities and towns of the Commonwealth where a community...