Elder-led community model fosters older adults’ mental health and resilience.
The Ibasho Model of Elder Empowerment and Community Ownership
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See Me! Hear Me! Know Who I Am!
An experience of being assessed.
Post-Traumatic Growth and Aging
Exploring the many facets of the Post-Traumatic Growth concept and how it affects older adults.
The Cultivation of Psychological Resilience as an Older Adult’s Superpower
‘The more important recovery is to the person, the more likely they will remember the skills learned in the recovery process.’
The Impact of Ageism on Elders’ Mental Health
Increasingly, research demonstrates the deleterious effects of internal and external ageism.
A Note of Introduction
Our Guest Editor details why elders’ mental health is a crucial topic, and how we must reframe it.
Bridge Meadows: A Case for Intergenerational Housing
Grandparents raising grandchildren is increasingly common in the U.S. and this type of housing provides a cohesive solution to a complex issue.
The Cost of Aging in Prison
‘Older adults in California prisons, including those with chronic (but not totally disabling) illnesses are mandated to work every day.’
Beyond Their Prime? Or Just Missed Opportunity?
Self-perception is a key reason older women don’t exercise as they should.
Why Workforce Leaders Must Prioritize Home Care Training and Careers
‘These workers deserve good jobs, and all U.S. workers need access to quality care. Yet the latter is dependent upon the former.’
ASA RISE—An Invaluable Segue into My Second Chapter
‘ASA RISE has been the vitamin boost I needed to continue advocating for older adults with even more passion, power and a community of believers backing me.’
How Occupational Therapists Can Assist Aging in Place
Interventions can be tailored to different conditions to ensure elders meet daily goals without having to move.
Collaborating to Help Rural Elders with Mental Health Needs
A Snohomish County program is breaking through stigma to reach older adults seeking mental health care.
Pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) to Advance Quality & Equitable Obesity Care
‘A shift in mindset is urgently necessary to act on obesity as a public health crisis and ensure equitable access to evidence-based care.’
When a Food’s Poignant History Is Hard to Forget
Relishing a grandmother’s almost perfect baos.
Stark Climate Realities Affect Native Food Gathering
How climate directly impacts the author’s habits and what far-reaching impacts may be.
Cherry-Picking Food from One’s Past
Why did his grandmother decide some dishes should remain behind after they immigrated?
What I Weighed: Reflections on a Lifetime of Dieting
Later life lessons in wresting some of that time back from thinking about dieting.
Resurgence of Indigenous Food Traditions Helps Heal Bodies and Spirits
Stories of Indigenous peoples across the country welcoming and benefiting from Native food programs demonstrate their effectiveness.
Demonstrating Resilience as Older Adults
Mental health goals and gains are within reach no matter one’s age.