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...
by James Fuccione | May 22, 2024 | News and Updates
The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory, released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), provides information on resources to help health and social service professionals support older veterans and other older adults who have or are at risk...
by James Fuccione | Mar 27, 2024 | Data and Reports
Research from The Brookings Institution published by Health Affairs offers insights into how policymakers can build a stronger behavioral health system to serve all older adults in America. This and a broader set of work on the topic is supported through the SCAN...
