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CBD has an impressive absence of side effects and secondary complications.

AARP Foundation programs respond to pandemic-exposed inequities for elders

AARP Foundation MySavingsJar empowers vulnerable elders to start a monthly savings habit.

Financial Challenges at Older Ages—and the Implications for Housing Options

Class, race, and education level can determine housing availability for older Americans, as income distribution demonstrates.

Averting a Housing Crisis and Shining a Light on Inequities in Elder Housing

‘I wanted to recognize the key role of the “shelters” in which most older adults live.’

Aging Better Together, Intentionally

After independent living and senior housing, the third housing option could be cohousing, cooperative housing, or home sharing.

Older Women, Older Black Workers Overrepresented in High-Risk Jobs

More than 24 percent of Black older workers are in frontline jobs, making them overrepresented in jobs with high exposure to the virus. This is especially true in the personal care and home health aide industry, where 21 percent of workers older than age 50 are Black, while only 10 percent of all older workers are Black.

Usability and privacy concerns around tech designed for older adults

‘Older adults’ needs, affordances, constraints and preferences are rarely considered in product design.’

Our National Shame: Little to No Funding for Elder Abuse Prevention and Response

Abstract Funding for elder abuse prevention and response is constrained and insufficient. There is no dedicated federal funding for state-administered Adult Protective Services programs, which differs substantially from federal support for child protective services. The departments of Justice and Health & Human Services fund grants for aspects of elder...

Tying Adult Protective Services practice to outcomes

A new study standardizes self-neglect assessments and promotes caseworker training.

Overcoming Inertia to Jumpstart Home Modifications for Aging in Place

Improving timing and messaging around remodeling can help elders reap benefits and prevent further health issues.

School Openings: Let’s think about the WHOLE community – Multigenerational Families

As schools and communities around the country grapple with the question of whether or not to open for in-person learning in the fall, we thought we’d check in with a family, and recently spoke with members of a multigenerational household in North Carolina. Camerina Nava Gutierrez has lived with her daughter, Kimberly Nava Eggett, and her family for eight years. Kimberly, a teacher, has two children in elementary school.

Better healthcare access for older adults in facilities—a COVID-19 silver lining?

Two years ago, San Diego’s West Health, in partnership with the University of California San Diego Health launched a pilot study to better understand the challenges and opportunities in bringing telehealth to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The aim was to connect residents with health system providers to proactively address their needs and help reduce“panic transfers” to the emergency room (ER).

On the Intersection of Violence, Isolation and Loneliness: An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Tung

‘About 60 percent of our study participants reported exposure to community violence—that’s two out of three patients.’

Older Workers Are Underrepresented In “Safe” Jobs in the COVID-19 Recession

‘In 2019, 34 percent of workers were ages 50 and older, totaling almost 53 million workers.’

Direct Care Work Is Real Work. It’s Time We See it That Way

‘If I could make a change, it would be for this field to show more appreciation for what we do.’

Is Solitary Confinement for Nursing Home Residents Worth the Risk of Infection?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the media has focused on numbers in nursing homes—numbers of cases, numbers of deaths—even numbers of staff or of face masks. Yet the news has missed the human experience behind those numbers.

Quashing Social Isolation in the Quimper Village Cohousing Project

The time is ripe to consider housing for older adults and whether, generally, it aids social connection or prevents it. Architect Charles (Chuck) Durrett and gerontologist Alexandria Levitt likely have one solid answer.

Helping Hands Community, CarePredict, Goodpath—Tech Companies Offer Virtual Help

Three new tech innovations that are helping support older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

We Will Win the COVID Battle, But Will We Win the War Against Healthcare Inequities?

COVID-19 has highlighted our health system’s shortfalls, but it has also galvanized policymakers into action to achieve meaningful change. Thoughtful policy recommendations must address underlying community-level factors that promote social and health disparities.

From Epidemic to Longevity: The Evolving Story of Aging with HIV