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An In-Depth Look at Behavioral Health Trends
Why Behavioral Health Trends are a Matter of UrgencyAcross the United States, behavioral health symptoms and diagnoses – which encompass mental health and substance use disorders – are on the rise. Because they are common across both adult and pediatric populations, our team of researchers set out to better understand the societal impact of this increase. Our researchers found that behavioral heal...
A Milestone in Brain Health: U.S. POINTER Study Confirms Lifestyle Can Protect Memory
Dementia, a progressive decline in cognitive function, is one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time. It affects millions of Americans and places a significant emotional, financial, and social burden on families. Until recently, much of the conversation around dementia has focused on treatment and care. But with the release of results from the U.S. POINTER Study on brain health, t...
Housing Cost Burden Among Older Adult Renters
Increasing housing costs impact many people in the United States. As incomes decline with age and housing costs continue to rise,1 a growing number of older adults are at risk of financial hardship, housing instability, and even homelessness. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, housing costs rose between 2022 and 2023 for renters and homeowners.2 In a 2025 report from the Congressional Research S...
Housing Solutions for an Aging America
As America’s aging population continues to grow, the supply of affordable and accessible housing has not kept up, leading to a shortage of stable housing options for older adults. Adults age 50+ are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population experiencing homelessness, and the number of homeless older adults is expected to triple by 2030. This presents an urgent need for housing solutions t...
Expanding Access: Collaborative Care in Federally Qualified Health Centers
IntroductionFederally Qualified Health Centers, commonly referred to as FQHCs, are non-profit centers that provide primary medical care to commonly under-resourced and under-served geographic areas and populations. FQHCs receive funding from the federal government through the Health Resources and Services Administration to provide primary care and preventative services using a sliding fee scale ba...
Bright Spots in Measurement-Informed Mental Health Care
What is Measurement-Informed Care?Measurement-informed care (MIC), also known as measurement-based care, involves “regularly and systematically using patient data to inform clinical decisions and improve quality of care.” Patient data enables providers to develop tailored treatment plans that are responsive to patients’ symptoms and goals. In physical health care, MIC is deeply embedded in clinica...
77% of Older Adults Want to “Age in Place” - Housing, Health Care, and Transportation
If there is one thing Americans can agree on, it’s that they do not want to end their life living in a nursing home. In fact, about 77% of older adults say that they want to “age in place,” remaining in their communities surrounded by the places, people, and things they love. For some this means continuing to live in their current home. For others this might include living in the home of a relati...
Addressing Cognitive Decline in a Diverse Aging Population
Cognitive decline affects nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older across the U.S., shaping how they move through daily life, interact with others, and navigate the healthcare system. While cognitive changes can be a normal part of aging, the experience is far from universal. For older adults from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, cognitive decline is compounded by systemic in...
Multisector Plans for Aging: 14 U.S. States Leading the Way on Aging
Key Takeaways:To date, 14 states have adopted Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs)—comprehensive 10-year blueprints that coordinate policies across health, housing, transportation, community engagement, and other areas essential to aging well.These forward-looking plans help states strengthen the systems older adults rely on and tap into the contributions older adults bring to their communities.Toge...
Forging Aligned Partnerships Between Value Based Care Organizations & Geriatric Emergency Departments: A Toolkit for Geriatric Emergency Departments
Value-Based Care Organizations (VBCOs) can often provide additional disposition options or outpatient resources that GED clinicians are not aware of or do not know how to easily access, such as acute care at home. At West Health, we believe that VBCOs and Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) can forge aligned partnerships to improve the cost and care trajectory for older adults by reducing unnec...