by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2023 | Data and Reports
An analysis by the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass-Boston and Community Catalyst uncovered disparities in how older adults’ care preferences are considered by health providers. Nearly three-fourths of Americans aged 50 and older feel that their care preferences...
by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2023 | Data and Reports
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACHHO) released a new resource titled “Indicators of Healthy Aging: A Guide to Explore Healthy Aging through Community Health Improvement”, which...
by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new report, “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2023,” from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University highlights a growing urgency for public and private investment to address longstanding disinvestment in underserved communities of...
by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | Data and Reports
A recent AARP survey finds that about a quarter of older adults (ages 50-plus) have been told by a health professional that they have an anxiety disorder (27%) and/or depression (27%). Of those, the majority are currently being treated for their anxiety (60%) and/or...
by James Fuccione | Jun 14, 2023 | News and Updates, Systems and Best Practices
The AARP Livable Communities team focused their recent newsletter around zoning issues and how age-friendly communities can advocate change on a local level that help promote inclusive environments for all ages. Among those resources are: How Small Zoning Code Updates...
