Six organizations in aging sign on to urge adoption of this UN convention.
Letter to the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Regarding a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
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A Tribute to Martha Holstein
The beloved scholar, activist, mother, grandmother and friend will be sorely missed.
Preventing Gun Violence at Home
Smart resources for older adults who own guns and those who work with them.
Science into Practice: Effective Solutions for Social Isolation and Loneliness
Being socially connected provides safety and security, buffers stress responses, aids emotion regulation, improves health behaviors, and improves access to resources.
Legacy Lessons Part 2: More Wisdom from Leaders in the Aging Field
‘We must look at aging as not about older persons only. Aging is a lifelong process.’
GetSetUp’s Virtual Community for People Ages 50 and Older
The platform allows elders to learn, create, share and socialize.
Why Every Company, Organization and Association Should Gather Their Elders’ Wisdom
These leaders are honest and transparent about what they’ve learned and their wish to leave a legacy for those working on behalf of elders for generations to come.
Building Resilience and Fostering Adaptation to Climate Change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has embarked on multiple efforts to prepare Americans.
Perspectives on Food Security in Older Adults in the COVID-19 Era: What We Know, Where We Go
We need to learn from the past, expand connections to community providers, and prioritize nutrition security.
Climate Change, Disasters, Aging and Homelessness
‘Environmental inequities are social inequities, resulting in health and economic disparities.’
Stepping Out of Our Lane
Current events sometimes call for more direct action.
5 Easy Ways to Support People with Hearing Loss
Learn to help older adults use hearing aids more effectively and how to change one’s own habits when connecting with elders.
ASA RISE: Connecting the Dots Between Caregiving, DEI Work and Aging
I have a deeper appreciation of how many of our healthcare systems are riddled with systematic racism.
Call to Action on Economic Security and Climate
Outtakes from On Aging 2022.
Double Jeopardy: COVID-19 and Me
One Black woman’s two-week hospital journey through COVID-19 and our healthcare system.
Older Adults Share Their Pandemic Experiences
‘I have kids living in the area, but I couldn’t see them or touch them for five or six months.’
Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Suggestions for improving psychological care for older adults whose social isolation and loneliness skyrocketed.
The COVID-19 Pandemic in Midlife and Older Persons in Mississippi
Multiple lessons learned in the state’s pandemic response can be used going forward.
The Political Determinants of Health and Health Equity in the Aging Population
How does political action or inaction affect health outcomes and what can be done about it?
The Media’s Response to COVID-19: Personal Reflections from the Frontlines
‘Fair and balanced’ reporting can be anything but when non-experts are given platforms.