Massachusetts

Highlights

• Excessive drinking increased 46% in the past three years from 7.0% to 10.2% of adults ages 65+
• Low-care nursing home residents decreased 13% in the past year from 10.5% to 9.1% of residents
• Home health care workers increased 42% in the past two years from 209 to 297 aides per 1,000 adults ages 65+ with a disability
• Flu vaccination coverage decreased 19% since 2013 from 66.9% to 54.5% of adults ages 65+
• High health status increased 13% since 2013 from 42.6% to 48.0% of adults ages 65+
• Early death decreased 6% since 2013 from 1,614 to 1,516 death per 100,000 adults ages 65-74