Generations Now
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Family Caregiving During COVID: Two Stories of Coping
“You have to stop being the person you’ve always been.”
Malnutrition – A Significant Threat to Aging
Malnutrition disproportionally affects older adults, with up to 1 out of every 2 at risk for malnutrition
Leaving No Older Adult Hungry During the Pandemic
Meals on Wheels quickly and safely ramped up food delivery to meet the rapid influx in demand and combat food insecurity among elders.
Telehealth? West Health’s Innovative Answer to Providing Safe, In-home Eldercare
Now, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth is proving to be timely and exemplary, especially with older adults who now must shelter in place in the community.
African American Elders, Cultural Traditions, and the Family Reunion
Family reunions are important rituals that have long contributed to the survival, health, and endurance of African American families, helping to maintain cultural heritage even in uncertain and turbulent times.
Elevate Aging to Bring Real Change
‘Let’s turn aging into an inevitable joy.’
Bright Days Ahead for our Aging Society and ASA
‘We’ve come together to reimagine an ASA that not only survives, but thrives in a drastically changed world.’
Building Older American Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
Barriers to adoption include perceived costs, availability and side effects.
ASA Members Give Back and Reap Rewards
‘Our troubles are minimized when we’re absorbed in helping others who have even less than we do.’
Quick COVID Risk Assessment Could Stop Spread
The free CV19CheckUp assesses infection risk and answers key questions in five minutes.
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Generations Now features short-form, member-driven commentary on timely aging-related issues. Check back often for the latest posts.
