by James Fuccione | Sep 18, 2024 | Data and Reports
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...
by James Fuccione | Aug 28, 2024 | Data and Reports
A new report from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation provides updates on the Massachusetts Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform (Roadmap), which is a sweeping set of changes aimed at simplifying access and entry to the state’s outpatient behavioral...
by James Fuccione | Jul 9, 2024 | News and Updates
A new “My Health Checklist” is available from the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, which is designed to help older adults get the most out of upcoming medical appointments. This guide is intended to help older adults think through all aspects of...
by James Fuccione | Jul 8, 2024 | Data and Reports
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging unveiled a new Aging Committee Majority Staff report shedding new light on the effect that hoarding disorder has on older Americans and our communities. The report, entitled “The Consequences of Clutter: How Hoarding Disorder...
by James Fuccione | Jun 12, 2024 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $1.1 million in grants to acute care hospitals and Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) across Massachusetts to expand the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. The program provides specialized expertise to hospitals to...
