‘Our nation faces a pressing need for policies that prioritize the nutrition well-being of minority older adults.’
Advocating for Policies to Promote Good Nutrition for Equitable Healthy Aging
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Designing for Social Citizenship in the Everyday Human Built Environment
Concepts, tools, and challenges to explore, use, and overcome when designing for cognitive as well as physical impairment.
Shining a Light on Inclusion: Empowering People with Vision Impairment
There are many ways to make services accessible and inclusive, which proves welcoming and empowering for clients.
200 Senior Living Communities Commit to LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The inaugural Long Term Care Equality Index from HFC Foundation and SAGE ranks inclusiveness in long-term care residences.
Solo Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community
Lessons learned from a care-management perspective.
Why We Need a Broader Framework for Solo Agers
‘Solo Agers are not a special interest group and solo-ness is not about bad choices, but rather another dimension of diversity.’
One ASA RISE Fellow on Allyship and Where it Leads
Keri Vogtmann is also now a driver of justice and equity for older adults.
When Aging Is Unbound
Four ways to cut the ties tethering aging to ageism.
Ten Things You Can Do to Support Nurses in the Workplace
Hospitals are understaffed and nurses are under stress, if you end up a patient or a patient’s family member, here are tips to support those who remain.
California Could Lead in Protecting Older Undocumented Immigrants from Exorbitant Medical Bills
The relief among children of older undocumented immigrants is palpable after California expanded Medi-Cal benefits to that population.
Courageous Disruption: ASA RISE, the Obesity Epidemic & Equity Leadership
An ASA RISE project on obesity held larger lessons on ferreting out greater societal inequities.
Seeking Proactive, Equitable Care for Elders
AARP’s Edem Hado on how she goes about trying to make older adults’ lives joyful and fulfilling.
League of Women Voters on the Ground Getting Voters Ready
A Texas tradition and a new Alabama website are just two volunteer-led programs churning out informed voters.
Learning the Ways of Strategic Disruption at ASA RISE
Being a disruptor may not be easy or welcomed, but it is vital to the field of aging.
Warrior for the Cause
Jennifer Horn is never shy about speaking out on diversity, equity and inclusion, and has lessons for the rest of us.
Older Black Women’s Narratives on Sexuality
Recalling the lack of language for sexuality in the Black community and its impact on past experiences .
Impact of Racism and Inequities on African Americans’ Sleep and Well-being
An intervention called “BrainWorks” increases Alzheimer’s literacy among African Americans.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How climate disasters impact older adults’ sense of place.
Join the Movement: Every State Should Have a Multisector Plan for Aging
Planning well ensures aging well in communities, with proper supports.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Asian Americans and Dementia Risk
Lumping Asian Americans into one category, leading to underestimation of dementia risk and challenges seeking treatment.