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The New, Old IBM
Around 2014, IBM adopted a new legal approach to fend off claims of age discrimination.
Black Americans are Dying Before Their Time
‘Death rates of Detroit elders still remain 2 to 2 ½ times higher than their counterparts.’
Peter Kaldes: Trust Your Vision and Be Nimble, Responsive, Resilient
‘But listening alone is useless if you also don’t have empathy.’
Catharine Carter Catlett Williams: Sept. 2, 1923–Sept. 8, 2020
‘Carter called for “individualized person-centered care” to eliminate restraints and improve outcomes.’
Older Workers Face an Unemployment Gap not Seen in Nearly 50 Years
Six months after the initial burst of layoffs and furloughs, older workers continue to lose jobs at higher rates.
Advance Care Planning Should Be a Standard of Care for Healthcare Systems
Advance care planning limits uncertainty in the event of serious illness.
From Robert Butler to Maya Angelou and Beyond: ASA History Is Interwoven with America’s
A quick spin through ASA’s past.
Fostering Social Connection and a Sense of Purpose During a Pandemic
Handwritten letters can provide valuable social support.
Supporting Boomer’s Desire to Age in Place
‘The passion in our space is contagious. And I’m hooked!’
What the Market Will Bear: On Drug Pricing and Potential COVID Treatments
Prior to Medicare Part D, the market wouldn’t bear much, in the way of pricey medications.
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