The Legacy Project links elders with students who write their life stories.
Intergenerational Connection Key to Leaving Accurate Legacies
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The Value of Older Workers: Breaking Barriers and Embracing Experience
Excluding older workers from the workforce means losing the knowledge, skills, experience, unique perspectives, problem-solving abilities, and institutional memory they possess.
Inclusive Mentorship: The Urgency of Taking Your Time
Mentorships built on a foundation of equity and inclusion make an enduring impact on mentors and mentees.
The Link Between State Hospital Regulations and Malnutrition
‘State hospital regulations offer an untapped avenue for improving malnutrition care.’
Your Last Gift: Make it One They Will Appreciate
Ridding oneself of possessions prior to death paves a much easier path for those left behind.
Adult Learners Need Support to Meet Their Education Goals
Despite the demand for an educated workforce, college enrollment continues to trend downward.
ASA Announces President and CEO Peter Kaldes Is Stepping Down
‘It has been a career highlight working to advance the mission of ASA,’ said Kaldes.
New York Just Committed to a Master Plan for Aging
‘Communities that work best for older adults tend to improve the quality of life for all residents.’
Longevity: The Future of Work’s Most Valuable Player
It’s our job to harness the opportunities longevity and a growing aging population present for work.
200 Senior Living Communities Commit to LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The inaugural Long Term Care Equality Index from HFC Foundation and SAGE ranks inclusiveness in long-term care residences.
How Far Would You Go for Your Research? 545 Miles?
Having a more palpable impact on the road.
Remembering Dr. Patrick Arbore
He was an inspiration for preventing elder suicide and fostering compassionate care.
The Accidental Solo Ager
Lessons learned upon becoming a widow.
The Backup Plan—A New Planning Model that Keeps Solo Agers in Mind
The model is based on the idea that a successful plan relies on skill, personal accountability, and a community of support.
The Community-as-Family Model
A wise, practical, and easy-to-implement educational model can help Solo Agers connect, plan for the future, and allay worries.
Solo Aging and the Importance of Building a Local Support Network
Fending off loneliness and preparing for emergencies are two great reasons to boost one’s support network.
Shared Housing: Making a Golden Girls Home a Reality
‘People can live together. This is simple to say but takes effort to implement.’
Cohousing: A Way for Solo Agers to Build and Maintain Community
The concept of cohousing solves so many of the challenges that come with aging, not the least, loneliness.
Key Financial Planning Considerations for Solo Agers
Details on foundational health, social capital, residence, support team and long-term care planning.
Women Solo Agers in India: Concerns, Challenges, and Coping Strategies
A recent study lays out the issues facing women who may soon be aging alone, in India.