The median wage for direct care workers increased by only 19 cents between 2009 and 2019.
COVID-19 Shows Why Direct Care Workers Deserve Better Jobs
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Remembering Dr. Philip R. Lee and His Legacy of Equitable Healthcare
Dr. Lee helped to use Medicare as an engine for change.
Still Dedicated, Always Vigilant: The Direct Care Worker During COVID-19
‘Mentally, it affects you. I’m afraid of maybe being asymptomatic and giving it to my kids.’
When I’m 60
Passionate interest in one topic will keep a person working, happily, well into their 70s, 80s and beyond.
My Day as a Poll Worker
I would spend the day helping people to vote for candidates whose values I didn’t share.
The New, Old IBM
Around 2014, IBM adopted a new legal approach to fend off claims of age discrimination.
It’s Time to Meet the Needs of African American and Black Caregivers
‘More than a fourth of African American caregivers’ report having no family, friends or neighbors to help them.’
Health Disparities Facing Older Adults of Color amid COVID-19
Many policies consider a patient’s long-term survivability based on their existing health issues.
Will COVID-19 Change How We Care for Caregivers?
‘For caregivers, the juggling of family life and other responsibilities is normal.’
Work Left to Be Done After LTSS Scorecard Shows States’ Performance
‘Since the last Scorecard, half of states improved spending on HCBS.’
Aging While … Working for Yourself
A 60-year-old is three times as likely to launch a successful startup as is a 30-year-old.
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk for the Chronically Ill
At-home dialysis can help older adults with kidney disease avoid infection.
Gauging Readiness for Healthcare Contracting: n4a’s New Network Readiness Assessment Tool
‘These are important conversations to have in terms of “how are we going to handle these situations?” ’
Might the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to Better Practices in Long Term Care?
One geriatrician’s thoughts on planning for the next pandemic.
Supporting People Living with Dementia During COVID-19
Caregivers were no longer able to keep their work schedules and became isolated with their care recipients in the home.
Concentrating on the Bright Side: Congregate Living in 2020
‘I need a better balance of time with others and time with just myself.’
Rethinking ‘Value’ Over the Life Course, Especially in Crises
‘Devaluation of older people is not unique to COVID-19.’
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aging: More Questions Raised, Study Needed
Some people with Autism Spectrum Disorder need lifelong support and are not able to function fully independently.
ASA’s Last-minute Voting Tips
‘Don’t let anyone intimidate you.’
Black Americans are Dying Before Their Time
‘Death rates of Detroit elders still remain 2 to 2 ½ times higher than their counterparts.’