Generations Now

National Blueprint Updates Malnutrition Care Strategies for the New Decade

‘Disease-associated malnutrition in older adults is estimated to cost nearly $53 billion annually.’

At 78 McCulley had already spent one career at Raytheon, and now is a paid caregiver for a 97-year-old.

Gently remind the person that the virus is ongoing and they need to protect themselves and others.

When we control for all factors that help a person prepare for retirement, working longer has no independent effect.

We offer three critical ways the Biden Administration can positively impact end-of-life care for all populations.

Public health and aging services must regain lost trust, or gain the trust they never had earned.

‘Why do adult children feel shame in admitting that we don’t know the best way to care for mom and dad?’

‘The SSA is discriminating against married LGBT couples.’

‘Some of the world’s most advanced health systems were not prepared to handle a pandemic.’

‘Between Dec. 18 and Jan. 17, only 37.5 percent of nursing home staff stepped up to be vaccinated.’