When good intentions meet structural limitations.
The Age-Friendly Paradox
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Age-inclusion Isn’t a Nice-to-Have—It’s the Way Forward
We need to bring everyone into the circle, creating environments where people of all ages and backgrounds have a sense of belonging.
The Power of Belonging in Aging
The On Aging theme of belonging should be the core of aging services and advocacy.
The End of Aging as We Know It
Increased life expectancy, longevity medicine, potential limits on childbirths, what could it all mean?
When We Cheer for Fat Bears but Stigmatize Fat People
While we obsess over fat bears for fun, let’s lend some compassion to older people struggling with obesity and take action on the TROA bill.
Aging with HIV Is an American Story We Cannot Ignore
‘When aging services, health systems and community-based organizations collaborate, older adults with HIV can thrive.’
The New Brain Economy: An Economic Strategy to Boost the Longevity Dividend
Offering a holistic and proactive approach to aging that grows the longevity dividend, unlocking untapped human potential and economic productivity.
The New Brain Economy: Promoting Cognitively Healthy Life Expectancies
What does it mean to live more years cognitively healthy, and how might we get there?
Seeking Human Connection in the New Brain Economy
AI researchers need deep thinking to truly address social isolation.
The Brain Economy Is Here. Are Employers Ready for Longevity?
The science behind brain health is clear, and the steps are actionable, inexpensive and personally empowering.
Brain Equity in the New Brain Economy
Cognitive health is an economic imperative.
Leveraging Nutrition to Make Older Americans Healthy Again
The Trump Administration’s MAHA Strategy provides an opportunity to address older adults within each of the MAHA pillars.
New CMS WISeR Model Revives Concerns of Prior Authorization and Artificial Intelligence
Pushback from Congress claims that profits will come at the expense of Original Medicare patients’ access to care.
The Mind-Meal Connection: The Role of Diet in Healthy Brain Aging
How older adults can support their cognitive health with nutrition.
Coalition Building for Social Connection
At UCSF’s Social Connections and Aging Lab, work is afoot to enhance awareness of social isolation and loneliness and cooperate with community groups to foster connection.
Cognitive Health in the Aging HIV Population
A call for urgency, research and advocacy.
Nothing About Us Without Us
The importance of research, advocacy and centering community voices in the quest for equitable aging in place.
The Power of Mindset in Healthy Aging
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t—you’re right,” said Henry Ford.
Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers
What healthcare providers serving older adults need to know.
Understanding Late-Life Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Anxiety can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms, so it’s best caught and treated early.