Trauma, whether from the current day or long in the past, can have multiple devastating and wide-ranging impacts on older adults.
Exploring the Topic of Intergenerational Trauma Among Elders
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Trauma in Older Age: Are People Ever Too Old for Trauma?
The way trauma surfaces in older adults can be surprising, but it is incredibly common and should be expected.
Building Trust and Healing After Trauma
The benefits of connecting trauma-informed care and cultural humility when serving older adults.
Early and Frequent Nutritional Screening Key for Elders with Cancer
When malnutrition risk is identified, referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for nutritional assessment and intervention is recommended.
New York Just Committed to a Master Plan for Aging
‘Communities that work best for older adults tend to improve the quality of life for all residents.’
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.
How Far Would You Go for Your Research? 545 Miles?
Having a more palpable impact on the road.
Remembering Dr. Patrick Arbore
He was an inspiration for preventing elder suicide and fostering compassionate care.
How Nutrition Benefits Wound Healing
Chronic wounds can impact overall quality of life and must be attended to.
The Accidental Solo Ager
Lessons learned upon becoming a widow.
The Backup Plan—A New Planning Model that Keeps Solo Agers in Mind
The model is based on the idea that a successful plan relies on skill, personal accountability, and a community of support.
The Community-as-Family Model
A wise, practical, and easy-to-implement educational model can help Solo Agers connect, plan for the future, and allay worries.
Solo Aging and the Importance of Building a Local Support Network
Fending off loneliness and preparing for emergencies are two great reasons to boost one’s support network.
Shared Housing: Making a Golden Girls Home a Reality
‘People can live together. This is simple to say but takes effort to implement.’
Cohousing: A Way for Solo Agers to Build and Maintain Community
The concept of cohousing solves so many of the challenges that come with aging, not the least, loneliness.
Key Financial Planning Considerations for Solo Agers
Details on foundational health, social capital, residence, support team and long-term care planning.
Women Solo Agers in India: Concerns, Challenges, and Coping Strategies
A recent study lays out the issues facing women who may soon be aging alone, in India.
Solo Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community
Lessons learned from a care-management perspective.
Navigating Solo Aging: The Unique Challenges Black Women Face
Engaging with real women provides a much more nuanced view of aging alone than do the statistics.
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.’