Grandparents raising grandchildren is increasingly common in the U.S. and this type of housing provides a cohesive solution to a complex issue.
Bridge Meadows: A Case for Intergenerational Housing
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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.’
Now is the Time to Integrate Nutrition and Malnutrition Care into State Master Plans on Aging
More than half of U.S. states are developing plans, but nutrition needs to be included.
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.’
Why Pair 2 Care Is a Crucial Program for Black Caregivers of People with Dementia
Listen as Dr. Karen Moss describes her program Pair 2 Care, how it works and why participants are resonating with it.
Upcoming Hill Day to Advocate for Indigenous Elders Facing Obesity
Our Hill visit will stress the need to incorporate culturally sensitive options into federal health insurance programs.
4 Steps to Starting Helpful Conversations About Care Through the End of Life
‘The guides provide open-ended prompts to help unpack a person’s values and beliefs by asking “what matters most to you?” ’
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.’
Leveraging Multisector Plans for Aging to Promote Health Equity
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When a Food’s Poignant History Is Hard to Forget
Relishing a grandmother’s almost perfect baos.
Cooking with the Spirit of My Ancestors
Student chef cooks Southern family traditions via modern recipes.
How to Manage Diabetes Simply in a Not-So-Simple Program
The Cray Diabetes Self-Management program at the University of Kansas treats, informs, and connects participants.
Where to Live During Retirement
Help for analyzing the feasibility of preferred living destinations in older age.
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.