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Dr. Taylor Bucy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Kansas School of Medicine spoke with Jane Burke-Miller, Senior Mental Health Training and Implementation Associate at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, about the Federal Preadmission Screening and Resident Review program (PASRR), which was enacted in the 1980s amid concerns surrounding […]
by Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MSW, MPH November 20, 2025 Senior centers serve as critical venues for fostering the well-being and social engagement of older adults. However, beyond their traditional roles, these centers are increasingly recognized as frontline settings for addressing behavioral health concerns among aging populations. As the demographic shift towards a larger older adult […]
Searching for employment opportunities has never been an easy road for anyone. But for those individuals who are older and have a history of managing a psychiatric disability, there are even more challenges. These job seekers face the “Double jeopardy” effect. Older adults (40+) with disabilities face compounding discrimination—due to both age and disability—creating greater obstacles in hiring and workplace treatment.
The S.I.L.V.E.R. (Supporting Individuals to Live as Vibrant Elders in Recovery) grant includes eight projects, a combination of research and training, dissemination, and technical support.
A collection of podcasts, webinars, fact sheets, and other materials for a variety of audiences, all focused on healthy aging for individuals with serious mental illness.
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