The SCAN Foundation Pacesetter Prize recognizes states making significant progress in achieving a high-performing system of care.
States That Lead in Transforming Long-Term Services and Supports
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Covid-19 Will Change How We Address Aging, Equity and Longevity—Three Lessons from the Pandemic
‘As we turn toward recovery, we must rebuild our health and social systems to be more equitable.’
Let’s Pick Up the PACE: Expanding the Reach of the Gold Standard Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
West Health and The John A. Hartford Foundation are funding an exciting initiative—PACE 2.0—to expand the reach of PACE programs nationally.
Family Caregiving During COVID: Two Stories of Coping
“You have to stop being the person you’ve always been.”
Malnutrition – A Significant Threat to Aging
Malnutrition disproportionally affects older adults, with up to 1 out of every 2 at risk for malnutrition
Leaving No Older Adult Hungry During the Pandemic
Meals on Wheels quickly and safely ramped up food delivery to meet the rapid influx in demand and combat food insecurity among elders.
More Than Ever, COVID-19 Needs a Racial Justice Response
‘While we are all weathering this storm, we are not in the same boat.’
Elevate Aging to Bring Real Change
‘Let’s turn aging into an inevitable joy.’
Building Older American Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
Barriers to adoption include perceived costs, availability and side effects.
ASA Members Give Back and Reap Rewards
‘Our troubles are minimized when we’re absorbed in helping others who have even less than we do.’
Quick COVID Risk Assessment Could Stop Spread
The free CV19CheckUp assesses infection risk and answers key questions in five minutes.
A Small Holiday Miracle
‘Mary has not seen him since the day she called 911.’
How to Support Human Connections Via Virtual Care Systems
Consider every touchpoint in tech systems from each stakeholder’s point of view.
New Initiative Supports Value-based and Quality Healthcare
CMS announced that by 2025, nearly 100 percent of Medicare spending would be tied to value-based care contracts.
Families Face New Challenges with Elders Across the Holidays
Without in-person visits, adult children may miss important cues that their loved ones are declining.
Profound Lessons from COVID-19, Particularly on Leadership
“Barn’s burnt down, now I can see the moon.” Mizuta Masahide
COVID-19 Shows Why Direct Care Workers Deserve Better Jobs
The median wage for direct care workers increased by only 19 cents between 2009 and 2019.
Remembering Dr. Philip R. Lee and His Legacy of Equitable Healthcare
Dr. Lee helped to use Medicare as an engine for change.
Still Dedicated, Always Vigilant: The Direct Care Worker During COVID-19
‘Mentally, it affects you. I’m afraid of maybe being asymptomatic and giving it to my kids.’
When I’m 60
Passionate interest in one topic will keep a person working, happily, well into their 70s, 80s and beyond.