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Introducing a Fresh Approach to Dining for Older Adults
A pop-up café approach to dining at older adult centers is proving to be quite popular.
The Shifting Care Needs of CCRC Residents
‘They’re living longer. They’re staying longer. And, unfortunately, our bed space is limited.’
The Good Death
‘We expect doctors to somehow fix the unfixable and to defy the inevitable.’
Changing Lives by Challenging Use of the Word Dementia
Removing dementia from our vocabulary would likely lead to earlier detection and hope for help.
Applying Anti-Racist Initiatives to Promote Health Equity
AgeSpan in Massachusetts benefits from a diverse service area and staff, which means ramping up racial equity training for service providers, funders and staff.
How Your Phone Could Save Your Eyesight
Exploring new digital health tools for older adults to monitor and manage eye disease at home.
Why Millions of Older Workers Depend on Medicaid to Survive
Explaining the risks we face with potential slashes to this crucial program.
Pet Partners Volunteers Step in When Others Are in Crisis
Creating a happier and healthier world through the love of therapy animals.
From Hospital to Home: The Essential Role of Nutrition Plans at Discharge
Involving patients, caregivers and families is key for nutrition plan adherence and readmission prevention.
How Shifting DOT Funding Priorities Hurts Grandma, Grandpa and Their Families
Concentrating federal transportation spending in high birth-rate areas may isolate elders in their neighborhoods.
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