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Join us for another installment in our Making Sense of SILVER Research series on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern for a presentation by Dr. Evan Plys. Dr. Plys will present “Policy Changes to Promote Better Quality of Life for People with Serious Mental Illness Living in U.S. Nursing Homes,” a topic focused on […]
You’re invited to a discussion with guest expert Robert Walker, MS, CPS, COAPS. Robert will be presenting on "More Than Just Age: Understanding Stigma and Identity Among Older Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities." This event is part of our S.I.L.V.E.R. Ask Me Anything webinar series and will be an hour-long interactive Q&A session, rather than a formal presentation. […]
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.
By: Pierluigi Mancini PhD Aging with dignity and purpose is a universal aspiration. Yet for older adults living with serious mental illness (SMI), the path to vibrant aging is often blocked by systemic barriers, social isolation, and fragmented healthcare. While the conversation around aging has increasingly embraced wellness, vitality, and engagement, too often older adults […]
by Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MPH, MSW In 2022, the U.S. population aged 65 and older numbered approximately 58 million, or 17% of the total U.S. population, and by 2040, it is estimated that this number will increase to 78 million older adults. As the older adult population grows, so will the number of older adults […]
Steve Bartels MD, MS It is my distinct privilege to provide this inaugural commentary as the Senior Scientist for the recently funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center “Supporting Individuals to Live as Vibrant Elders in Recovery” (S.I.L.V.E.R. RTCC) at the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. The 5-year S.I.L.V.E.R. RRTC is funded by the National […]
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