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Achieving Nutrition Equity in Older Adults
Social determinants of health can impact quality of life on all fronts.
Life Lessons for Adults and Children
How to shrink the awareness gap about care plans between children and older adults.
Working Family Caregivers: Diverse, Growing and Poised for Powerful Economic Contribution
In 2020, roughly 48 million people in the United States provided unpaid care to an adult.
On ASA Rise and Leadership Lessons Learned from the Program that Preceded It
The key message, which I carry with me to this day, is that at times I must leave my comfort zone to be an effective leader.
Guardianship Is Complex and Should Be Tailored to the Person’s Needs
When a person is subject to guardianship, they retain the right to be involved in decisions.
‘Magic Table’ Can Create Joy, Overcome Apathy in People With Dementia
The Tovertafel shows benefits for elders with dementia and their caregivers.
Preparing for Ongoing and New Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World
We must find a way to increase the resilience of long-term care settings to future unexpected events.
The New Wave Is Not a Pandemic of the Unvaccinated
As part of a community, we are all affected, and we must protect the immunocompromised and find access for those who have none.
Narrowing the Digital Divide Via the FCC’s New Discounts
Eligible older adults can receive up to $50 per month toward broadband services.
What Can Be Done to Fix Direct Care Jobs? Here are 47 Ideas
Two priorities are to reform long-term care financing and increase compensation for direct care workers.
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