RESEARCH
Vita Valens, through independent and community-based partnerships, is researching the impact of targeted interventions to advance the health and wellbeing of older New Yorkers. We conduct research to create equitable, accessible, and culturally appropriate resources to support our communities in leading happy and healthy lives.
Executive Summary In the United States, the burden of diabetes is substantial and growing. As of 2021, about 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the U.S. population, have diabetes.1 Furthermore, an estimated 97.6 million American adults, 38% of the adult...
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Executive Summary Diabetes is a significant and growing health crisis in New York and across the United States more broadly. The rate of diabetes amongst adults in New York has steadily increased over the past few decades. According to the American Diabetes...
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Executive Summary The use of virtual wellness and support groups has become increasingly popular as a means of combating loneliness in older adults. Virtual groups provide a meaningful way for older adults to connect with others and build social connections....
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Executive Summary Telephonic outreach has been found to have a positive impact on medication adherence. For this white paper, medication adherence will be measured using the proportion of days covered (PDC), a widely used method for calculating medication...
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Executive Summary New York City is aging. This demographic shift has been seen across the United States. As the number of older adults grows, the demand for health care and other supportive services is increasing as well. The need to build and expand...
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Executive Summary As the population ages, more older adults are taking on the role of caregiver for their loved ones. Caregiving, while often rewarding and meaningful, can also be physically and emotionally challenging. This white paper explores the emotional...
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