We brought home the idea that systems require structure, but humans require meaning.
Designing for Belonging: What We Learned—and Shared—in Japan
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The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act: An Advocacy Agenda for Equitable Healthy Aging
Connecting the prevention and treatment of obesity with broader goals for aging.
Bridging the Gap: Improving Health Literacy in Older Adults
Simple solutions can solve a complex issue and ensure older adults benefit from the best care possible.
Framing Obesity as a Health Equity Issue for Older Adults
A personal and professional take on why obesity is incredibly challenging to combat.
Data Speaks, But Stories Shout: The Future of Aging Policy
Online research tool The People Say features insights from elders to foster understanding of complex policy issues.
Key Economic Issues Facing Aging Americans: Gender Differences
A rather bleak financial picture faces women as they age, often without partners, and relying solely upon Social Security.
Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
Explaining how we got to where we are with AI today and what it means.
Alone in the Digital Age: When Technology Forgets to Grow Old With Us
Potential reforms exist to prevent digital ageism and AI biases.
Addressing Bias: Ageism in AI Systems
Diversifying training data is key to preventing ageism in AI.
Artificial Intelligence at the Intersection of Aging and Public Policy
What are the risks/benefits to AI in employment, healthcare, and fraud, especially for older adults?
Harnessing AI for Healthcare Transformation: The Present, Near Future, and Beyond
AI’s emerging role in empowering older adults, caregivers, and health systems.
Targeting Neurodegenerative Diseases: AI’s Role in Research and Treatment
AI is positioned to become a powerful ally in addressing age-related neurodegenerative conditions.
The Future of Long-Term Care in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Facilities should quickly get up to speed to ensure AI is used well in long-term care, but also proceed with caution.
AI as the Engine to Move Toward Integrative Health for Older Adults
AI in older adult healthcare is poised to play a very positive role, but must be approached equitably.
Wearables and Smart Homes: Sensing Technologies for Older Adult Care
As monitoring becomes more sophisticated, ideally it can free up caregivers’ time to better bond with older adults.
Harnessing AI to Strengthen Community and Support Networks
A strong network of like-minded organizations and individuals is crucial to aging while Black.
Aging-in-Place Villages and the Promise of Artificial Intelligence
AI can provide many administrative functions to villages, making it easier for them to attract and retain members.
We Know the Kids Are Not OK, But What About Older Men?
Older men have a problem with lack of purpose, but multiple volunteer groups aim to fix it.
Future Trends and Challenges in AI for Aging Populations
What might AI really mean for humans, specifically older adults, going forward?
New County-Level Data Reveals Hidden Gaps in Medicaid Long-Term Care
Combining data with first-hand stories will make HCBS experiences more visible and visceral.