‘The ways in which substances impact medical, psychiatric, social and economic conditions are complex and unique for older adults.’
Alcohol and Drugs a Threat to Longevity and Equity for Older Adults
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Is it Dementia, Depression or Both?
Parsing the differences between conditions can challenging in older adults.
Boosting the Mental/Behavioral Health Infrastructure to Prevent Elder Suicide
Pervasive ageism and lack of training prevents better suicide prevention in older adults.
Ageist? Ableist? Who, Me?
‘Why is it important to distinguish between ageism and ableism? Because we need to understand what we’re up against.’
Two Programs Show Success Helping Young Caregivers
The American Association of Caregiving Youth’s complex work to keep caregivers in school and their care receivers healthy at home.
Don’t Get Old!
Personal life lessons in the practice of cultural humility.
Firearm Violence and Older Adults
Guns impact older adults in myriad ways, but preventive measures can help.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How climate disasters impact older adults’ sense of place.
Join the Movement: Every State Should Have a Multisector Plan for Aging
Planning well ensures aging well in communities, with proper supports.
Big Aims, a Clear Path to Reach Them
SAGECare trains businesses to care for elders in a culturally competent way and it works.
Get Your “Boosters for Joy” This Winter Season
Social connectedness is vital during COVID-19.
It Was Eldercide
Putting a name to COVID-19 deaths among older adults in congregate settings.
Advancing ASA’s Role in Public Policy—2022 Year in Review
As a board member and the chair of the American Society on Aging's Public Policy Committee, I have been working with our all-member, all-volunteer committee to advance ASA's role in public policy. Thank you to our dedicated cadre of experts working on behalf of ASA to inform our policy work. The year 2022 has been a turning point for ASA's policy efforts....
Why Is Our Life Expectancy Declining and How Might We Fix It?
More equal access to healthcare and safety net provisions across the life course could be key.
Why Is the Supreme Court’s Nursing Home Case Important?
If the Court were to adopt the nursing facility’s reasoning, the consequences would be dire.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: Or How to Save DME from Ending Up in the Landfill
Maryland Department of Aging routinely recycles durable medical equipment for those who need it.
Call for Applications for the 2023–24 Health and Aging Policy Fellowship Year
Program fosters leaders who change health and aging policy and improve healthcare for elders.
Opening Minds Through Art
A program builds bridges across age and cognitive barriers using art.
Nature Really Is Medicine, This Caregiver Learned
Access to nature returned my mother’s will to live—and made me a biophilia advocate.
New Interactive Guide Looks to Make Aging in Place a Healthy Reality for More Americans
ASA members can foster the growth of PACE via the new guide.