‘Solo Agers are not a special interest group and solo-ness is not about bad choices, but rather another dimension of diversity.’
Why We Need a Broader Framework for Solo Agers
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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.
Big Aims, a Clear Path to Reach Them
SAGECare trains businesses to care for elders in a culturally competent way and it works.
Why Is the Supreme Court’s Nursing Home Case Important?
If the Court were to adopt the nursing facility’s reasoning, the consequences would be dire.
Advance Care Planning Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Peoples
Addressing uptake levels, barriers and potential solutions to ACP in Indigenous people.
Prioritizing Health Equity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Solutions for creating an equitable end-of-life experience for all elders, no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual identity, and socioeconomic status.
The End-of-life Doula
A primer on the role these professionals play at the bedside and for family members and caregivers.