NCOA Report Examines Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Older Adults and Aging Services Network

by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2019 | Data and Reports

A new survey and report by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reveals an untold story about the nation’s opioid epidemic—how the crisis is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability of local organizations to serve them. “Older Americans are being...

Heartache, Pain, and Hope: Rural Communities, Older People, and the Opioid Crisis: An Introduction for Funders

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Aug 28, 2017

This 2017 report on the opioid crisis in rural America from Grantmakers in Aging highlights the needs and concerns of older adults, and describes programs, partnerships, policy recommendations, and scientific and medical responses that governments, communities,...

Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors

by MA Healthy Aging Collaborative | Sep 16, 2014

This Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors contains many valuable resources from high-quality sources about substance abuse.

Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse – Substance Abuse

by Courtney Winger | Jan 22, 2014

Prevention and Management of Alcohol Problems in Older Adults

by hbrack | Dec 1, 2013

Program Description: This program helps to reduce alcohol-related problems among older at – risk or problem drinkers. Learn More: www.ncoa.org/improve-health/center-for-healthy-aging/prevention-and-management-of.html