Generations Now
The Latest News & Features
Improving Access to End-of-Life Care Options Across the Nation
An update on state status concerning medical aid-in-dying laws.
Together We RISE: A Dual Perspective on Mentorship
Firsthand testimonials on the benefits of the ASA RISE mentor/mentee relationship.
One Song, Many Voices
An ASA RISE Fellow’s journey from feeling left out to fitting right in.
Food Is Medicine
The OAA Nutrition Program and community network are vital to delivering food is medicine interventions.
Fluid in the Balance: Hydration and Nutrition Recommendations for Older Adults
The role of water in the body’s systems and preventing dehydration in elders.
What it Takes to Be a Catalyst for Change
Landing in the right cohort, with the right mentor, meant a real transformation for one RISE fellow.
The Deathly Toll of Extreme Heat on Elders—and What FEMA Can Do to Tackle It
With vital FEMA monies states and tribes can deploy multiple infrastructure upgrades to ward off heat effects.
Home Medication Management: Older Adults Describe their Routines
Remembering to take medications is an inexact science at best—a new study weighs in on how to ensure it happens.
Thank You ASA RISE
A reflection on my fellowship experience.
Mothering Challenging Adult Children: Difficult Mothering
Resources abound for adult children who become default caregivers for their parents, but what about older parents who become the default safety net for adult children?
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Generations Now features short-form, member-driven commentary on timely aging-related issues. Check back often for the latest posts.
