‘At what point will we stop accepting the poor to mediocre care that is the reality in too many nursing homes?’
Nursing Home Antipsychotic Drug Use to Control Behavior, Help Staff Spiked in Pandemic and for Black Elders
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Prison Is the Antithesis of Care: It’s Time to Invest in a Care Infrastructure Instead of a Carceral One
‘There are thousands of older adults in prison serving extensive sentences for crimes committed decades ago.’
Care in the United States: Our Moment of Crisis
One immigrant family’s story lays out the situation for many.
Centering BIPOC Voices Is the Only Way to Overhaul Our Care Infrastructure
‘Paid family and medical leave could address many of the cultural and economic realities of today’s families.’
Stop the Scam! How to Avoid Rental Scams
Scam artists use photos of a real property, or hijack a legitimate listing, to create a real estate advertisement.
Intergenerational Programs Are Key to Combating Ageism
Older adults are more likely to live longer, healthier lives with a positive view of aging.
International Day of Older Persons: Pushing Digital Equity for All Ages
International Day of Older Persons in 2021 affirms the need for digital access and participation for all elders.
Climate Change Makes Acting on the Elders’ Lessons Critical
‘Our ancestors survived so their teachings and knowledge could survive.’
Demographics Need Not Be Destiny with Dementia
’Delaying dementia onset by five years can cut the expected incidence rate in half.’
Student Debt Weakens Retirement Security; COVID-19 Aggravates the Situation
Student loan debt is the fastest growing debt since 1992.
Generativity Holds Many Positive Effects for AI/AN Older Adults
Indigenous cultural generativity can preserve values, improve well-being and contribute to healthy aging.
Tips for Enhancing Access to Legal Help for Tribal Elders
New n4a report identified legal assistance as a top need for Native American aging programs.
Lauren Artress: A Life in Sacred Motion
An authority on labyrinths, she has written four books and trains labyrinth facilitators.
Malnutrition in Older Adults: What to Watch for and How to Help
The most efficient way to address malnutrition is to prevent it.
Better Care, Better Jobs Act Desperately Needed for Aging Well
Do your part to help by contacting Congress.
On ASA Rise and Leadership Lessons Learned from the Program that Preceded It
The key message, which I carry with me to this day, is that at times I must leave my comfort zone to be an effective leader.
Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling Older Adults on Cannabis Use: Less Science, More Quandaries
‘Studies have shown the greatest increases in rates of cannabis use among older adults.’
Help for Primary Care Practitioners in Addressing Older Adult Alcohol and Opioid Use
‘From 2015 to 2016, 19 percent of older adults filled at least one opioid prescription.’
Falling Short: Federal Housing Assistance Is Failing Older Adults
Federal housing assistance programs are not meeting the affordable housing needs of low-income elders: two potential solutions may mitigate this shortcoming.
Guardianship Is Complex and Should Be Tailored to the Person’s Needs
When a person is subject to guardianship, they retain the right to be involved in decisions.