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The Value of Older Workers: Breaking Barriers and Embracing Experience
Excluding older workers from the workforce means losing the knowledge, skills, experience, unique perspectives, problem-solving abilities, and institutional memory they possess.
Inclusive Mentorship: The Urgency of Taking Your Time
Mentorships built on a foundation of equity and inclusion make an enduring impact on mentors and mentees.
The Link Between State Hospital Regulations and Malnutrition
‘State hospital regulations offer an untapped avenue for improving malnutrition care.’
Your Last Gift: Make it One They Will Appreciate
Ridding oneself of possessions prior to death paves a much easier path for those left behind.
The Sweet Smell of Success
Olfactory loss can indicate dementia and other diseases, but multiple odor exposure can reverse some cognitive impairment.
Vision Rehabilitation Helps Older Adults Thrive
Low vision exams and devices, adjusting to vision loss, counseling, and accessing services support independence and aging in place.
Adult Learners Need Support to Meet Their Education Goals
Despite the demand for an educated workforce, college enrollment continues to trend downward.
Vision Rehabilitation—Help and Hope
Training in daily living skills, orientation, mobility and assistive technology can ensure independence for those with vision loss.
ASA Announces President and CEO Peter Kaldes Is Stepping Down
‘It has been a career highlight working to advance the mission of ASA,’ said Kaldes.
Early and Frequent Nutritional Screening Key for Elders with Cancer
When malnutrition risk is identified, referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for nutritional assessment and intervention is recommended.
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