Social distancing. Self-isolation. Stay-at-home orders. Older adults are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report, 20% of Bostonians, 65 or older, live below the poverty line. 61% suffer from four or more chronic…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health challenges, like depression, can lead to suicide, especially if left untreated. According to the 2018 Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report, 34.05% of the Boston’s seniors have ever been diagnosed with depression. However,…
It’s the first ever National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than two million Americans age 65 and older suffer from some form of depression. The Healthy IDEAS Program at Ethos…
Nearly 250 seniors from all over the City of Boston along with @MayorWu , Commissioner Emily Shea, @RobConsalvo and @WRBillyMac joined Ethos for a special St. Patrick’s day luncheon. @AgeStrongBos #seniors #eldercare #Boston
4The Boston Globe reported on how recent budget cuts will affect programs for older adults in Boston, including Ethos Meals on Wheels and Senior Center Pilot in West Roxbury. @BostonGlobe @FriasVal @MassHomeCare #bospoli #mapoli #mealsonwheels #aginginplace
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