A disconnection from tradition and difficulty accessing Native foods play into high rates of obesity among older Indigenous peoples.
Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World: Native Elders and Obesity
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Creating the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging
Three philanthropic organizations and the Administration for Community Living have come together to engage the community in the development of a national plan on aging.
Increasing Access to Medical Nutrition Therapy
Such access can improve health and help achieve goals of the Food as Medicine Movement.
Forty-six Years of Memories
Legacy Corps member counts the career-long merits of ASA.
On Love: In Your Career in Aging, What Love Did You Witness that Inspired You?
In praise of the special connection between grandparents and grandchildren.
Shining a Light on Substance Use Disorder in Elders
A true understanding of the needs and strengths of older adults with SUD is necessary to treat it effectively.
Tackling Healthcare Bias Against Older Adults with Obesity
The Obesity Bill of Rights should be a call to action for policymakers and employer retirement plans to think differently about the medical needs of people ages 60 and older with obesity.
A 21st-Century Vision for an Age-Old Problem
Introducing Teddie-Joy’s Law and the agenda to address aging with vision loss in America.
Consulting Program by and for Older Detroiters
‘In addition to consulting on specific projects, the program provided perspectives to multiple audiences.’
Ageism, Racism, and Culture as Determinants of Productive Aging Among Asian/Asian American Communities
Barriers and recommendations for overcoming them in work, volunteering, and caregiving for A/AA communities.
Intersectional Perspectives to Health and Work in Later Life
What is an intersectional perspective and how must we view work and older adults via this lens?
Ageism in the Productive Aging Framework
Focusing on ending ageism, especially as it intersects with other ‘isms,’ will improve the odds of everyone aging productively.
Multigenerational Advocacy Among Sexual and Gender Minorities
Connecting among generations to advocate on shared issues can be the most effective way to get things done.
Intergenerational Theory as a Tool to Diversify Practice and Policy
Why grounding intergenerational programming in theory increases their chances of success.
Achieving an Equitable Society Through Intergenerational Programming and Research
Programs connecting generations show incredible promise and should be expanded upon nationwide.
Our Guest Editor: Determined to Foster Equitable Aging
Ernest Gonzales is laser-focused on ensuring everyone has choices to live productively.
A Roadmap for Making the Most of Our Increasingly Multigenerational Society
Here’s how we can bust out of our age silos, join forces across generational divides, and co-create the future.
Undoing Structural Racism Among Indigenous Older Adults to Promote Health Equity
Indigenous perspectives in health research are critical if we are to resolve enduring structural inequities in this population.
Intergenerational Programs as a Tool to Advance Equity
These programs can help build resiliency and power within historically marginalized communities.
Older Entrepreneurs: Unsupported Economic Heroes
Illustrating the disparities in health insurance and retirement plan coverage among American entrepreneurs ages 50 to 64.