The year 2023 comes with a long to-do list to solve older adult malnutrition, and plenty of opportunities to make it happen.
Looking Forward to Progress on Malnutrition in 2023!
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Older Adult Homelessness Is a Problem We Can Solve
San Diego’s Serving Seniors is juggling multiple projects to help elders experiencing homelessness.
Alcohol and Drugs a Threat to Longevity and Equity for Older Adults
‘The ways in which substances impact medical, psychiatric, social and economic conditions are complex and unique for older adults.’
Is it Dementia, Depression or Both?
Parsing the differences between conditions can challenging in older adults.
Balancing Scientific Inquiry with Empathy
New interventions for transfers consider needs of the care receiver and family caregiver.
Boosting the Mental/Behavioral Health Infrastructure to Prevent Elder Suicide
Pervasive ageism and lack of training prevents better suicide prevention in older adults.
Ageist? Ableist? Who, Me?
‘Why is it important to distinguish between ageism and ableism? Because we need to understand what we’re up against.’
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.
Don’t Get Old!
Personal life lessons in the practice of cultural humility.
Firearm Violence and Older Adults
Guns impact older adults in myriad ways, but preventive measures can help.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
How climate disasters impact older adults’ sense of place.
Horse Whisperers Connect Care Partners and People with Dementia
The Connected Horse program shows great promise in changing the narrative, and reality, around dementia.
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.
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.
Get Your “Boosters for Joy” This Winter Season
Social connectedness is vital during COVID-19.
It Was Eldercide
Putting a name to COVID-19 deaths among older adults in congregate settings.
Advocating for Patient Organization with a Care Binder
Why it’s important to consider using a care binder and how they help family caregivers.
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....