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Mining Other Cultures for Answers to America’s Ageism Problem
Ageism should be considered a social determinant of health.
The Habitual Gaze
On the battle of eyes, or how and when parents become someone to look over, in healthcare settings.
Committing to the Fight Against Structural Ageism
‘To be anti-ageist means focusing on power structures, social justice and advocacy.’
Let Down by a Broken Retirement System, Older Americans Rely on Family for Support
Nearly one in five adults provides unpaid care to an adult ages 50 or older.
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.
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