Research to determine the most immediate needs is key to allocate resources to groups who would most benefit.
The Reality of Aging and Vision Loss in America
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Envisioning a Healthier Community
Enhancing housing opportunities through adaptive reuse.
ASA Hosts the Largest Multidisciplinary Conference in Aging in Atlanta
Conference welcomes national influencers, award recipients and new Board Officers and Members
Why and How Should We Understand the Aging of Political Party Affiliation?
Differences in party evolution with age may be more dependent upon life events and cohorts than they are on age.
The Link Between Age and Extremism
Considering the rate at which older adults vote, it’s important to understand which voters are likely to be radicalized and how to prevent it.
SNAP Benefits Being Slashed
What will this mean for the crucial nutrition program and how can it be strengthened instead?
Personally Motivated, Professionally Determined
Denny Chan fights daily for older victims of systemic discrimination.
The Approaching Eviction Crisis
With the moratorium on evictions in federally assisted or backed housing having expired, near retirees, many of whom are struggling with their employment and housing, are of great concern.
New Direct Care Workforce State Index Maps Out Progress and Potential
This state-level analysis allows leaders to consider the relative wage disparity in their state and its implications for workers.
Looking Forward to Progress on Malnutrition in 2023!
The year 2023 comes with a long to-do list to solve older adult malnutrition, and plenty of opportunities to make it happen.
Older Adult Homelessness Is a Problem We Can Solve
San Diego’s Serving Seniors is juggling multiple projects to help elders experiencing homelessness.
Two Programs Show Success Helping Young Caregivers
The American Association of Caregiving Youth’s complex work to keep caregivers in school and their care receivers healthy at home.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How climate disasters impact older adults’ sense of place.
Visit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
ASA’s On Aging Conference provides a chance to visit this crucial historic site.
Join the Movement: Every State Should Have a Multisector Plan for Aging
Planning well ensures aging well in communities, with proper supports.
Advancing ASA’s Role in Public Policy—2022 Year in Review
As a board member and the chair of the American Society on Aging's Public Policy Committee, I have been working with our all-member, all-volunteer committee to advance ASA's role in public policy. Thank you to our dedicated cadre of experts working on behalf of ASA to inform our policy work. The year 2022 has been a turning point for ASA's policy efforts....
New Generations United Report Highlights Grandfamilies’ Struggles with Food Insecurity
Existing help for food insecure families tends to assume kids live with parents, not grandparents, and should be fixed to reflect reality. .
What to Expect from On Aging 2023
‘When we sit together in the same space, we all gain new insight and inspiration.’
Resilience Through Retirement
Connecting key aspects of resilience for a smoother transition into and through retirement.
Considerations for Patients with Long COVID on Retirement and Disability
Long COVID symptoms are numerous but can be tough to diagnose, and to document for disability payment.