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Shining a Light on Substance Use Disorder in Elders
A true understanding of the needs and strengths of older adults with SUD is necessary to treat it effectively.
Tackling Healthcare Bias Against Older Adults with Obesity
The Obesity Bill of Rights should be a call to action for policymakers and employer retirement plans to think differently about the medical needs of people ages 60 and older with obesity.
A 21st-Century Vision for an Age-Old Problem
Introducing Teddie-Joy’s Law and the agenda to address aging with vision loss in America.
Aging with a History of Trauma: How Service Providers Can Help
Recent retraumatization of Holocaust survivors provides a need for person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Passion for Older Adults Is Her Purpose
Professor and psychologist juggles multiple studies and community projects all aimed at older adults with depression and cognitive impairment.
Whatever Happened to Retirement?
Book is a passionate portrayal of where the two halves of America fit in retirement.
Look Who I Bumped into at the ASA Conference!
On the power of reconnection and intergenerational trauma.
Caregiving Youth Call to Action
A more coordinated, national effort is needed to help this ‘life-saving corps’ of young caregivers.
Nourishing Native Elders
Senior nutrition programs, food sovereignty and traditional diets
Identifying Services for Those with Vision Loss
‘Vision impairment and blindness are recognized as the most feared disabilities and often have a greater mental hurdle to overcome.’
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