Health &amp; Well-being

Planning, including with advance directives, does not cover all decisions and needs people face as they age.

An Ethic of Care Needed in Our Long-term Care System

‘Commitment to personal autonomy is an inherent feature of an LTC ethic of care.’

The Ethics of Misogyny

‘Women have long been taken for granted as the default safety net.’

Inside California’s New Master Plan for Aging: An Opportunity for Reimagining and Reform

Goals for the Master Plan are informed using population and program data, which will guide implementation.

International Medical Graduates Key to Innovative Hospital to Home Program

‘Spending time with clients to build trust and understand their personal health goals is key to the success of the program.’

Shelter from the Storm

At 78 McCulley had already spent one career at Raytheon, and now is a paid caregiver for a 97-year-old.

Tips on Mask-wearing for People With Dementia

Gently remind the person that the virus is ongoing and they need to protect themselves and others.

Immediate Actions the new Administration Should Take to Improve End-of-life Care and Planning

We offer three critical ways the Biden Administration can positively impact end-of-life care for all populations.

Without Trust, There Can Be No Healthcare Equity

Public health and aging services must regain lost trust, or gain the trust they never had earned.

Overthrowing Ageism

‘Why do adult children feel shame in admitting that we don’t know the best way to care for mom and dad?’

Doctors Without Borders Helps U.S. Nursing Homes Fight Infection, Stigma and for Resources

‘Some of the world’s most advanced health systems were not prepared to handle a pandemic.’

Success! Addressing Vaccine Reluctance in Long-term Care Staff

‘Between Dec. 18 and Jan. 17, only 37.5 percent of nursing home staff stepped up to be vaccinated.’

Why Older Adults Should Quit Tobacco and How They Can

Health improvements can be immediate, and multiple effective treatments exist.

Good Nutrition May Help Support Vaccine Response in Older Adults

‘Up to one of two older adults is either at risk of malnutrition or is malnourished.’

Substance Use Is a Critical Health and Mental Health Issue for Older Adults

Limited research on substance use among elders compromises uptake of evidence-based practices.

Muscogee Nation Fights Back Against COVID, Preserving Tradition

‘Our survival as a people and a culture has been threatened once again by sickness and disease.’

A Matter of Substance

The pandemic’s mental health toll—grief, anxiety, and depression, has lent an air of urgency to the already-critical study of the older adult cohort’s use and misuse of substances.

Caring for Older Adults Post-incarceration

Substance use disorders and multiple morbidities present a complex picture.

Can Innovative Technologies Improve Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults?

Telehealth can benefit elders, but must be tailored to their needs.

Something to Talk About: Reducing Risk in Alcohol Consumption Using Education and Conversation