Planning, including with advance directives, does not cover all decisions and needs people face as they age.
Ethical Uncertainty in the Care of Hospitalized Older Adults: Challenges and Pandemic Considerations
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An Ethic of Care Needed in Our Long-term Care System
‘Commitment to personal autonomy is an inherent feature of an LTC ethic of care.’
The Ethics of Misogyny
‘Women have long been taken for granted as the default safety net.’
Inside California’s New Master Plan for Aging: An Opportunity for Reimagining and Reform
Goals for the Master Plan are informed using population and program data, which will guide implementation.
Aging While … in a Post-Pandemic World
‘More low-income older adults will become entrepreneurs, freelancers and gig workers.’
To Go Back to School Or Not: For These MSW Students It’s a Resounding Yes
‘Learning is always about discovery, it opens up things I didn’t know about and didn’t know I was interested in.’
Shelter from the Storm
At 78 McCulley had already spent one career at Raytheon, and now is a paid caregiver for a 97-year-old.
Tips on Mask-wearing for People With Dementia
Gently remind the person that the virus is ongoing and they need to protect themselves and others.
Working Longer Cannot Solve the Retirement Income Crisis
When we control for all factors that help a person prepare for retirement, working longer has no independent effect.
Immediate Actions the new Administration Should Take to Improve End-of-life Care and Planning
We offer three critical ways the Biden Administration can positively impact end-of-life care for all populations.
Without Trust, There Can Be No Healthcare Equity
Public health and aging services must regain lost trust, or gain the trust they never had earned.
Age Diversity Is the Untapped Source for Growth Business Leaders Are Talking About
‘Multigenerational teams perform better, lead to greater worker satisfaction and produce greater revenue for companies.’
Overthrowing Ageism
‘Why do adult children feel shame in admitting that we don’t know the best way to care for mom and dad?’
ASA Joins AARP, AARP Foundation and SAGE in Amicus Briefs Fighting Discrimination Against LGBT Surviving Spouses
‘The SSA is discriminating against married LGBT couples.’
Why Older Adults Should Quit Tobacco and How They Can
Health improvements can be immediate, and multiple effective treatments exist.
Substance Use Is a Critical Health and Mental Health Issue for Older Adults
Limited research on substance use among elders compromises uptake of evidence-based practices.
Muscogee Nation Fights Back Against COVID, Preserving Tradition
‘Our survival as a people and a culture has been threatened once again by sickness and disease.’
Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: Overview and Future Directions
Belonging to an older cohort decreased the probability of ever receiving treatment for a substance use disorder.
Barriers Facing Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders in Post–Acute Care Settings
Barriers facing older adults with opioid use disorder have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Biden an Apt Symbol of a Commitment to Healthy Aging
‘At the core of his plan is a recognition of the preference for aging in place.’