A portrait and interview project by Aging Well WhatCom explores what it means to age in a certain place and includes fascinating personal histories.
The Art of Aging
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Midterm Elections: How Will Outcomes Impact Health Equity?
A split Congress means health equity legislation is less likely to rise to the level of must-pass, must-do items on the bipartisan shortlist.
We’ve Come a Long Way, But Advocacy Still Needed for Mental Health Services
Older adults had not been a priority in the mental health system, and mental health had not been a priority in aging programs.
Caring for Our Nation’s Veterans: The Challenge of an Aging Population
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has multiple support programs for those caring for veterans of any era.
Alarmed by Antisemitism
Let’s do our part to stamp out hate.
What to Expect from On Aging 2023
‘When we sit together in the same space, we all gain new insight and inspiration.’
Healthcare Is a Hot Issue at the Ballot Box this November
The stakes are high this election, especially for low-income elders of color.
Is Older Age a Key Bias in the Treatment of Breast Cancer?
One recent survey points clearly to age bias by physicians when working with breast cancer patients.
Correcting My Face and Other Tales of Ageism
‘How can we shift our expectations of the consumer to include all of our consumers?’
Advance Care Planning Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Peoples
Addressing uptake levels, barriers and potential solutions to ACP in Indigenous people.
Prioritizing Health Equity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Solutions for creating an equitable end-of-life experience for all elders, no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual identity, and socioeconomic status.
Loss Beyond the Bedside
Why palliative care is so much more effective toward the end of life than overmedicalized care.
The End-of-life Doula
A primer on the role these professionals play at the bedside and for family members and caregivers.
The Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicine for Aging Populations
Treating physical and mental health as the intertwined issues they are.
The Intersection Between Substance Use in Older Adults and Palliative Care
Answering the query ‘Why bother?’ treating substance use disorder at the end of life.
Does Faith Flourish or Falter at the End of Life?
Earning the trust of African American elders in hospice and care at the end of life.
Resilience Through Retirement
Connecting key aspects of resilience for a smoother transition into and through retirement.
The Power of Intergenerational Connection
Connecting to different generations can change how we approach death and dying.
Death, Dying, and Grief Are More Than 5-Letter Words
Grief is a universal experience that begs for conversation, but we have yet to normalize the discussion.
Our Guest Editor: Laser-focused on Helping People Die With Meaning
Guest Editor Carole Fisher’s mission to improve how we die and how we talk about death.