Bolstering the village it takes to raise grandchildren whose parents are out of the picture.
Advocating for Grandparents Who Step in to Parent
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Another New York Story
A new book chronicles how a nondescript bakery in Manhattan provides company for the struggles of late life.
Working Well Past Retirement
Older workers cite high cost of housing, necessities, for staying longer in the workforce.
Reimagining How Black Elders Could Age in America
The Aging While Black movement is built upon three core pillars: Recalibrating the Village, Embracing Innovation, and Leaning into Sankofa.
Wrapping Up the Aging While Black Series
This collection of pieces harnesses culturally responsive solutions, empowering caregivers and strengthen bonds in our communities.
Older Americans Are Least Likely to Report Scams
Multiple efforts exist to teach older adults how to avoid being scammed.
‘I Wish I Never Came Here’
Unhoused residents struggle to find affordable housing.
Americans Want a Better Economy—Investing in Care Holds the Key
Cuts to Medicaid and the threat of mass deportations could do irreparable harm to direct care.
Weaving a Complex Safety Net for Unhoused People in Colorado Springs
Springs Rescue Mission staff on what it means to be unhoused and how they help people land on their feet.
Elder Financial Exploitation and the Role of the CFPB
Laying out the many resources available to prevent and report fraud.
SNAP Stories: Two Older Adults Navigating Benefits in New York
On the health and psychological benefits of this crucial federal program.
Champion of Elder Justice on Advocacy’s Long and Winding Path
‘One simple fact should motivate us: A victim of elder abuse is never the same.’
The Rising Share of Inpatient Hospital Days Attributed to Medicare Advantage
A look at the numbers of who’s staying in the hospital for longer periods and downstream effects.
Veterans: To Relieve Stress, Inform Family Ahead About VA Benefits
Step-by-advice on how to ensure spousal peace of mind about benefits.
Care Is on the Ballot
As the election approaches, we should focus on care and caregiving.
Unique Tucson Effort to Bolster Direct Care Workforce
Outreach, training and support enticing to potential paid caregivers.
The Age of Experience: Are Older Workers the Cornerstone of a New Workforce?
For employers struggling to find new talent, older adults can provide the experience they need.
ASA’s Golden Child, Generations
Prescient in the past, relevant today.
Why Care Is So Fundamental
Shining a light on the disparities in care, caregiving, and women who make it work.
One of Our Nation’s Fastest Growing Jobs Is Missing from the Electoral Debate
Candidates tend to talk around direct care work when they should propose concrete solutions.