Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people live, work, and age that impact their health.1 They include factors such as socioeconomic status, access to health services, and the social and physical environment.2 Increasingly, health care payers, such…
Suspicious Activity Reports on Elder Financial Exploitation: Issues and Trends
Since 2013, financial institutions have reported to the federal government over 180,000 suspicious activities targeting older adults, involving a total of more than $6 billion. These reports indicate that financial exploitation of older adults by scammers, family members, caregivers, and…
Toolkit: Healthcare Policy and Practice Opportunities for Senior Nutrition Programs Part 2 – Launching an In-Home Medical Nutrition Therapy Program
Nutrition services provided by community-based organizations have been shown to positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. Increasingly, such services are being recognized as a key component of holistic client-centered care. For…
Toolkit: Healthcare Policy and Practice Opportunities for Senior Nutrition Programs Part 1 – The Evolving Healthcare Legislation Landscape
Nutrition services provided by community-based organizations have been shown to positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. Increasingly, such services are being recognized as a key component of holistic client-centered care. For…
Loneliness and Social Isolation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan: An International Survey
In recent years, the issue of social isolation and loneliness has garnered increased attention from researchers, policymakers, and the public as societies age, the use of technology increases, and concerns about the impact of loneliness on health grow. To understand…
2018 Missouri Senior Food Insecurity Report
Hunger is a serious threat facing millions of seniors in the United States. The percentage of older adults facing the threat of hunger is also known as the rate of senior food insecurity. Estimates indicate that one in eight Missouri…
Money Smart for Older Adults
Financial exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st century” with one study suggesting that older Americans lost at least $2.9 billion to financial exploitation in 20101 by a broad spectrum of perpetrators, including persons they know and trust, as…
Malnutrition: An Older Adult Crisis Infographic
The causes of malnutrition in older adults are a complex blend of physical, social, and psychological issues — from the loss of appetite due to depression to the inability to get to the store for groceries. Focusing on malnutrition in healthcare…
Medicare Spends More on Socially Isolated Older Adults
Social isolation—defined as a lack of meaningful contacts with others—is a significant risk factor for poor health status and increased mortality. Older adults may be especially at risk for social isolation because they are more likely to have experiences— like…
Social Security: A Key Retirement Income Source for Older Minorities
As the minority population in the United States grows, it becomes even more important to understand which factors will affect the economic well-being of minorities in retirement. This paper examines differences by race, ethnicity, and nativity of three main sources…
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