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The WISH Act: A Proposal for Federal LTSS Insurance for Catastrophic Costs

‘It’s time to stop pretending that we mostly won’t live into old age, or that most of us won’t need LTSS.’

By Joanne Lynn

Mother and daughter prepare meal together

New Medical Nutrition Therapy Act Would Benefit Those with Medicare

The MNT Act would promote health equity among minority communities with higher rates of nutrition-related chronic diseases.

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By Hannah Martin

Stop the Scam! How to Avoid Rental Scams

Scam artists use photos of a real property, or hijack a legitimate listing, to create a real estate advertisement.

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By April Payne

Empty nursing home room with unmade bed, chair window tray table, dresser

Pushing Back Against Improper Nursing Facility Evictions

‘Facilities very rarely have just cause when they seek eviction for a reason other than nonpayment.’

By Eric Carlson

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Family Caregivers: Underrecognized and Essential

Caregivers are part of the connective tissue that binds families, often across generations.

OpEd
By Mary O’Donnell

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Critical Race Theory Can Help Us Foster Equity for All, Including Elders

‘CRT challenges us to look beyond our feelings and examine the impact our words and actions have on others.’

By Betsy Dorsett

In Memory: ASA Member and LAIN Leader Tom Callahan

Tom had the uncanny ability to put everyone at ease and to make spaces for those who may otherwise have felt marginalized.

The Long, Winding Road to Long-term Care Reform

This represents the largest expansion of Medicaid HCBS in American history.

By Pallavi Podapati

Sign outside the Food and Drug Administration

The FDA Was Wrong: Aducanumab Shows No Clinical Benefit

‘Aducanumab’s rejection should have been without controversy.’

Point/Counterpoint
By Lon S. Schneider

Unmet Need and Science Warrant Approval of Aducanumab

‘While not a cure, this new drug is the first FDA-approved treatment to reduce one of the defining brain changes of Alzheimer’s disease.’

Point/Counterpoint
By Kristen Clifford

A woman sits at a table with a coffee cup looking upset

New Toolkit Offers Ways to Better Connect with Diverse Family Caregivers

'The toolkit is informed by the voices and perspectives of diverse elders themselves, as well as their caregivers.’

By Michael Adams and Ocean Le

Sahar, left, and Fahad Mahmood are siblings who run a SYNERGY HomeCare company

Many Voices, One Cause

‘Sahar believes the company’s philosophy will stand out because of its holistic approach to all types of care needs.’

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By Charlie Young

Passing Social Security Forward: A Legacy for All Generations

It is time to expand Social Security and we can afford it.

OpEd
By Nancy J. Altman and Eric R. Kingson

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What it Takes to Be and Remain an Age-Friendly World

As experience experts, older residents identify opportunities and challenges to aging in place and develop solutions for change.

In Focus
By Holly Dabelko-Schoeny and Katie White

Son walking with father outside, arm around him

Plan for the Road Ahead: Driving and Dementia

People with dementia do not typically recognize the loss of problem-solving abilities while they can still use the gas and brake pedals.

In Focus
By Anne Dickerson

How Self-Driving Cars Can Empower a Growing Population of Older Adults

A self-driving service can promote wellness, offering access to healthcare or local businesses and connection to family.

In Focus
By Robert Moser

people negotiating curb at crowded crosswalk in wheelchair

The Transportation Data Equity Initiative—Working to Improve Mobility for Everyone

Volunteer mapping provides detailed data on sidewalk access.

In Focus
By Anat Caspi and Dylan Cottrell

Can Technology Solve Mobility and Transportation Challenges for Older Adults?

Mobility challenges are common for older adults and with public transport that is inaccessible or non-existent, mobility and transportation are closely intertwined.

In Focus
By Keren Etkin