by James Fuccione | Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
By request, the Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative is passing along two opportunities for those looking to add their voices to advocacy campaigns related to healthcare and housing for older adults. Please consider the following, which includes summaries provided by...
by James Fuccione | Aug 9, 2023 | News and Updates
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is offering stipends for “Consumer Readers” that can assist in selecting future health plans for One Care and Senior Care Options (SCO) in Massachusetts. One Care and SCO are comprehensive health...
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 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 7, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
AARP recently surveyed more than 1,000 older adults’ satisfaction with health care in the U.S. and an interest in exploring how other countries approach aging issues. Respondents expressed concerns about accessibility and cost with only 16% saying healthcare is...
