by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | Data and Reports
Although many changes brought by the pandemic should make it easier for older adults to age in their community, those age 50 and older are less likely to report that they will continue using these services after the pandemic ends, according to a new study from The...
by James Fuccione | Jul 6, 2022 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly may be interested in the following funding opportunities. Community Mobility Design Challenge 2022 (Applications due July 15) Grants of up to $25,000 are available from the National Center for Mobility...
by James Fuccione | Jun 22, 2022 | News and Updates
Ageism was the most frequently reported type of discrimination among women 50 and older who experience discrimination regularly, according to recent AARP research. A poll of 6,643 women over the age of 18 conducted by AARP and the University of Chicago reveal bias in...
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 | Feb 9, 2022 | Data and Reports
A newly-released issue brief provides an updated snapshot of the need for behavioral health care and experiences accessing it in the Commonwealth as of 2020/2021, based on a new survey commissioned by the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Foundation. The survey gathered...
