Tag National Council on Aging
One in a series of stories about the history of the UMass Boston Gerontology Institute and its centers and programs as we celebrate the Institute’s 40th anniversary in 2024. Since its inception in 2006 , the Elder Index™ has served… Continue Reading →
A new analysis by the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and the National Council on Aging finds that 80 percent of older Americans—47 million—continue to be unable to sustain a financial shock such as needing to pay for long-term care… Continue Reading →
Researchers Marc Cohen and Jane Tavares know how crucial federal programs such as Medicaid health insurance and SNAP food assistance are for the most vulnerable older adults. “Our social safety nets are keeping so many people afloat,” says Tavares, a… Continue Reading →
Jane Tavares, PhD ‘18, always saw herself working with older people. Her Portuguese grandparents lived with her when she was growing up, so she watched them age and saw her family members pitch in with their care. Thinking she’d end… Continue Reading →
The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston is conducting research to help the National Councils on Aging develop a deeper understanding of older adults it serves by analyzing their economic and demographic profiles. NCOA asked the LTSS center to develop a… Continue Reading →
