Making Sense of S.I.L.V.E.R Research (MSSR) highlights research on healthy aging. Each webinar will be designed to discuss a recently published study in a clear and relevant way, even if you know little or nothing about research.
Policy Changes to Promote Better Quality of Life for People with Serious Mental Health Conditions Living in U.S. Nursing Homes
In this Making Sense of SILVER Research webinar, Dr. Evan Plys, PhD, ABPP—a licensed clinical psychologist board-certified in clinical geropsychology, Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital, and faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School—presents his recently published article on policy changes needed to improve quality of life for people with serious mental […]
Rationale for and Design of an Exercise Program to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
This presentation will discuss physical function in older adults with serious mental health conditions as well as the rationale for and preliminary design of an exercise program for this population. Dr. Julia Browne is the Research Director of the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Program at Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of […]
People Living with Serious Mental Health Conditions in Nursing Homes
The federal Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program was enacted in the 1980s amid concerns surrounding the quality of nursing home care. This program is meant to serve as a tool to assist with level of care determinations for nursing home applicants with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) and was intended to limit the […]
Enhancing Behavioral Health Competencies for Senior Center Staff Through Workforce Development and Training
A webinar with Dr. Bronwyn Keefe describing an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging intended to increase senior center staff knowledge and skills. Part of the “Making Sense of SILVER Research” series in Health Aging.
Can the Science of Wellbeing Enhance Aging for Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions?
There is a growing body of research into the science of wellbeing, with well-supported theories and related interventions. Nonetheless, older adults with serious mental health conditions continue to face decreased rates of wellbeing, increased feelings of isolation and loneliness, and lower life satisfaction overall. Can the good news from the world of wellbeing change those […]
Old Before Their Time
People living with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) are more likely to have long-term health issues at a younger age, increasing their risk of dying prematurely. While much is understood about the health risks in this population, we don’t understand as much about how aging affects their ability to do everyday activities like walking up […]
Promoting Recovery Among Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
This presentation will discuss the needs of older adults who have serious mental health issues and the way that we’re working to help them in their communities. We’ll discuss a program we’ve developed to improve their health and social skills. We’ll also look at the different ways we’ve tried to make this program work, what’s […]