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Meeting the Shadows of Age
Exploring a realm of aging that is unexplored territory: the unconscious.
Working Longer Not a Panacea Considering the Number of Low-wage Work Options
Many older adults have jobs that meet the classic definition of a bad job.
Are We Headed Toward a More Comprehensive Hearing Care System?
Over-the-counter hearing aids and Medicare expansion of hearing care may move the U.S. in this direction.
The Gift of Having a Later Life
Aging is more than the social sciences have led us to believe.
Lifelong Learning in the U.S.: An Institutional Overview
Later life learning can fend off cognitive decline, increase self-confidence and independence, contribute to life satisfaction and prevent loneliness.
ASA Supports Build Back Better Act
Congress must pass this Act to support older adults.
Protecting Heroes from Exposures to Toxins that Accelerate Aging
Aging-related diseases can take decades to develop.
The Bottom Line: How Working While Caring Impacts our Nation’s Economy
Experience in family caregiving exposes gaps in U.S. supports.
New Research Shows Need for Greater Focus on Brain Health
This survey validates the need for more resources and information about brain health.
Future Proof: Combatting Poverty With Hope
Hope is a powerful tool to combat poverty, fostering individual and community resilience.
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