by Matt Nowlin | Dec 8, 2022 | Research Brief
Limitations and opportunities with public transit for an aging population in Central Indiana Many older adults in Central Indiana rely on public transit to maintain their independence. However, transit options are often not well-known nor easily accessible. This State...
by Matt Nowlin | Oct 7, 2022 | Research Brief
The COVID-19 pandemic increased economic need and prompted the expansion of food assistance programs to address that need. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were extended to more families, the amount of available assistance was increased, and...
by Matt Nowlin | Feb 8, 2022 | Research Brief
Living in the Community with Dementia Steve R. Counsell, MD; NiCole R. Keith, PhD, and Melissa M. Sherman, MPH This research brief discusses the many challenges faced by the growing number of older people living with dementia (PLWD) in the community; and...
by Matt Nowlin | Jan 24, 2022 | Event
Living in the Community with Dementia Report All too often families attribute dementia symptoms in their loved one to “old age;” and unless screening tests are performed, many physicians will miss the diagnosis. Team-based dementia care programs developed by Indiana...
by Matt Nowlin | Dec 16, 2021 | Research Brief
Financial Stability and Housing Many older adults in Central Indiana face financial instability, particularly those of retirement age that live on a fixed income. Big ticket monthly budget costs such as housing and health care can place great financial pressure on...
