Grandparents who see their grandkids more often were less likely to say they feel isolated or say they lack companionship, according to new data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging at University of Michigan. In all, the poll shows, 60% of adults aged 50 and over...
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New Version of Report, MassHealth: The Basics – Facts and Trends, Now Available
A new edition of the MassHealth: The Basics chart pack is available, which provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The chart pack features a high-level overview of the delivery systems that serve...
Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Living
The organization Generations United released "Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Living," which is focused on intentional intergenerational living, or communities open to people of all ages that have a deliberate focus on fostering...
A Blueprint For Intergenerational Living’ from JCHS at Harvard and LTSS Center @UMass-Boston
A new report being published by Generations United and co-authored by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard's Housing an Aging Society Program and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston promotes strategies and recommendations for intergenerational housing...
Massachusetts Communities Recognized in AARP’s Livability Index
Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville were among the Massachusetts communities that showed up in AARP's Livability Index "Top 100" that represent strong scores for being age-friendly. The AARP Livability Index Tool was recently updated and draws on more than 50 different...
RAND: Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment
Elder mistreatment—which refers to physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; fraud and financial exploitation; and neglect—is a serious public health issue and growing area of concern as the percentage of the U.S. population age 60 and older continues to rise....
Survey Finds that 82% of Older Adults are Dissatisfied with Health Care System
A survey released by Age Wave and The John A. Hartford Foundation reveals widespread dissatisfaction among older adults with the U.S. health care system. Four in five older adults (82%) say the U.S. health care system is not prepared for the growing and changing needs...
NTIA Survey: More Older Adults are Using the Internet
The most recent annual National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Internet Use Survey shows a significant increase in the number of internet users in the United States—including older adults. The findings were highlighted in a blog post by Older...
Census Bureau Releases Data on Mental Health Struggles Among Older Adults During the Pandemic
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...
SCAN Foundation Announces ‘Older Adults & Digital Equity Playbook’
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 for...