‘We must look at aging as not about older persons only. Aging is a lifelong process.’
Legacy Lessons Part 2: More Wisdom from Leaders in the Aging Field
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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.
Geriatric Emergency Departments and Their Targeted Response to COVID
GEDs responded with age-appropriate care in a model that can continue and hopefully replicate.
The Positive Impact of Public Health Engagement in Healthy Aging During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One way to bolster any future public health response is coordination and collaboration between public health and age-friendly movements.
The Economic Impact of the Pandemic on Older Adults
Government response has been insufficient to mitigate the impact of a public health crisis that is compounding decades of exclusion and discrimination.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Direct Care Workers
Although deemed essential, the quality of direct care jobs falls short of their worth.