by James Fuccione | Feb 22, 2023 | Data and Reports
Shared decision making shows promise for engaging older patients and their caregivers/care partners in healthcare decisions and reducing unnecessary spending and healthcare costs, according to a report from FAIR Health – a national nonprofit whose mission is to...
by James Fuccione | Mar 30, 2022 | News and Updates
The Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH has announced a list of education and awareness programs throughout April for caregivers, people living with dementia and others looking to learn more. Check out the list below for more information: Spanish-language program...
by James Fuccione | Mar 23, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
One-third of people 50 and older report rarely or never having their care preferences taken into account by their clinicians, with more people of color and lower-income individuals saying so. A report and infographic, created in conjunction with the LeadingAge LTSS...
by James Fuccione | Mar 8, 2022 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Less than half (44%) of people age 50 to 80 have ever used a health-related app on their smartphone, wearable device or tablet, according to the new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Those who say they are in poor health, and those with lower incomes...
by James Fuccione | Jan 19, 2022 | Data and Reports
In a “spotlight” research report, AARP’s Public Policy Institute advocates for separating medication literacy from health literacy as 86 percent of adults ages 65 and older regularly take at least one prescription medication and the average Medicare...
