by James Fuccione | Sep 17, 2025 | News and Updates
As part of a continued effort to make outdoor recreation welcoming and accessible to all Massachusetts residents, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the agency’s Universal Access Program’s (UAP) fall programming. The programming is...
by James Fuccione | May 28, 2025 | Data and Reports
AARP released results of a 2025 survey among American adults ages 50-plus to explore engagement in brain-healthy behaviors that line up with six pillars of the organization’s “Staying Sharp” program. Be social Engage your brain Manage stress On-going...
by James Fuccione | Sep 4, 2024 | Data and Reports
Using The Household Pulse Survey, the US Census Bureau recently released data showing that, while older adults experienced fewer mental health challenges than younger adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels among those 65 and older varied...
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 | Aug 7, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Health Resources in Action announced the recipients of the 2024 Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds. This cohort marks the third round of funds that will bring $15.8 million over...