The lack of data is the data—it exacerbates invisibility.
LGBT Elders’ Health Affected by Interpersonal, Institutional and Cultural Violence
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Resilience Learned After 55 Years of Struggle: A Lesbian Elder Remembers
‘Now one of my primary political concerns is the particular needs of LGBTQ elders.’
Whether Coming Out or In
‘The journey to one’s authentic self and sharing that self with others is a personal decision.’
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s New BrainGuide Fosters Action on Brain Health
Research shows up to 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 key risk factors.
On the Edge of Eviction: Emergency Rental Assistance Is a Lifeline
Almost 450,000 renters ages 55 to 64 report they will likely be evicted in the next two months.
Nutrition Programs Fuel the Health and Well-being of Older Americans
The USDA has adopted a range of actions to strengthen and improve the reach of the federal nutrition programs during COVID-19.
Does Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment Increase Suicide Risk?
‘Both MCI and dementia may have various implications, and as we discovered, attempting suicide is one of them.’
Care Management in a World of Many Cultures
‘Eye contact, spatial distance, touch, and non-touch are all important considerations when working across cultural and racial groups.’
How Does Care Management Interface with Behavioral Health?
Substance misuse and use treatment admissions among older adults have steadily increased over the past decade.
Point-Counterpoint: To Test or Not To Test for Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk
‘More than 100 million people have undergone direct-to-consumer genetic testing.’
Can the Nation’s Housing Support a Population Seeking to Age in Place?
A detailed overview of how America’s older adults are housed reveals significant challenges for this cohort’s ability to age in place—and to live safely, affordably, and well.
The Meanings and Materialities of “Home” for Older People
An exploration of the multiple ways in which home holds meaning and determines well-being as people age.
Hard-learned Lessons Pay Off for Other Elders
‘At one of the lowest points in my life, Julia was there to save me.’
Care Management from the State Perspective: Issues, Challenges, and Improvements
‘National estimates predict that 70 percent of people older than age 65 will need some form of LTSS in their lifetime.’
Why Our Healthcare System Is Failing Older Adults
On witnessing the silent yet blatant discrimination before us.
Boomers vs. Zoomers? When it Comes to the Climate Crisis, It’s Time for Intergenerational Cooperation
‘Generational differences also exist in understanding the root causes of climate change.’
The Role of Care Management in a Changing Healthcare System
Care management is one aspect of a multipronged approach needed to support individuals with complex care needs, including frail elders.
Care Managers and Families: Providing the Right Support
‘Family caregiving is so prevalent that often it is not recognized by society, nor by those providing the care.’
A Day in the Life of a Care Manager—2020
‘On the day of this diary entry, the care manager was serving a caseload of 124 clients.’
The Demographics of Care Management
Individuals with chronic conditions—congestive heart failure, diabetes, and COPD appear to be the best candidates for care management.