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Health and Human Services Commission approves $4,700 for senior mental‑health study
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to fund a consultant-led deep dive into survey data on residents 60 and older, using $4,700 held in a town telehealth account. A small oversight group will work with the consultant to recommend follow-up research or programs.
The New Canaan Health and Human Services Commission voted unanimously to approve a $4,700 contract to fund additional research into mental‑health and well‑being among residents 60 and older.
The money will pay for additional analysis by Charana Consulting LLC (research lead Nina, referred to in the meeting) to re‑examine the town’s recent health and wellness survey and to supplement that work with relevant secondary studies. The commission directed a small subcommittee to oversee the consultant and to recommend any further research or program steps.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the town survey had under‑represented some older residents and that deeper analysis could help tailor programs and…
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