LeverAGE
LeverAGE
Latest Episodes
The U.S. Healthcare System Through Older Adults’ Eyes
This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults, drawing from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America data. The discussion highlights how older adults rely heavily on the healthc...
Designing for Dementia: Integrating Care into MPAs
In this episode, we delve into how states are weaving dementia care into their MPAs. With a focus on early diagnosis, caregiver support, and cross-sector collaboration, this episode highlights innovative strategies that are helping states bette...
State of Mind: How Aging Plans are Tackling Mental Health
In this episode, we explore how states are integrating mental and behavioral health into their strategies for aging—addressing access, stigma, and the unique needs of older adults. From community-based supports to cross-sector collaborations, l...
Informed Aging: How Data Drives Better State Planning
The second episode explores the importance of data for developing, implementing, and refreshing MPAs. Listeners will learn about the challenges of finding good data and how a new tool developed by West Health, the National Aging Readiness Dashb...
Top 5 Things to Know About Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs)
By 2030, older adults will outnumber children in the United States for the first time in history. That demographic shift will reshape our communities, systems, and priorities. The question is: how do we prepare? In this episode, we break down t...