Many older adults are learning the hard way that vaccine eligibility does not necessarily mean vaccine access.
The Road to a COVID-19 Vaccination Is a Bumpy One for Many Older Adults
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Help for Southeast Asian American Caregivers Facing PTSD, Trauma, Racism and Language Barriers
Some 70 percent of older Southeast Asian American immigrants or refugees have been diagnosed with PTSD.
National Blueprint Updates Malnutrition Care Strategies for the New Decade
‘Disease-associated malnutrition in older adults is estimated to cost nearly $53 billion annually.’
Shoulder to Shoulder, Men’s Shedders Engage with One Another, Save Lives
‘Shedders are not slackers.’
Fighting Ageism in Crisis Standards of Care
‘Considerations of prognosis must be limited to the risk of imminent mortality.’
Ethical Uncertainty in the Care of Hospitalized Older Adults: Challenges and Pandemic Considerations
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.