In the absence of a national nursing home testing strategy, governors have put in place a dizzying array of requirements and coverage provisions.
Fighting COVID-19 in the United States: We Need a National Testing Strategy
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Future Proof: Where Research Meets Reality: On African American Elders, Equality, Equity, Health, Environment, Alzheimer’s and the Pandemic
Peter Kaldes and Karen Lincoln explore where her research on social and economic inequality and equity intersects with her community practice work with older African Americans who have Alzheimer’s and other mental health conditions, as well as the impact of the coronavirus on this same population.
Help Make the Grade: Tell Educational Leaders to Consider Older Adults When Reopening Schools
As members of communities that are struggling with school reopenings, you are a critical voice for all the older adults you serve. Tell your superintendents and elected officials that older adults must be considered when reopening schools.
Homecare Now App Demystifies Family Caregiving and Introduces Accountability
New app, designed by two college Northwestern University college students, streamlines communication between families of older adults and their caregivers, or between family members.
Bob Blancato: Network, Maintain Integrity, Retain Compassion—And Be Decisive
“If your sole focus is on the older adults you are serving, that grounds you as a leader. Those who fail to keep that in mind—it weakens their effectiveness as a leader.” -Bob Blancato
As States Loosen Restrictions, Let’s Not Leave Older Adults Behind
‘I find I choose medication over food. And I need to take food with my medication. I try to balance, but I’m in between a hammer and a hard place.’
The Case for Racial Equity in Aging Has Never Been Stronger
‘Support older people, family caregivers and direct care workers who are immigrants, as these cohorts face additional biases and hurdles.’
On Further Cluelessness in the Media
Or why we’re still fuming about The New Yorker’s ageism and ableism.