‘One can choose between four levels of care for a multitude of situations.’
Compassion & Choices releases tools to demystify dementia planning
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Future Proof: Racial Disparities and Racist Reactions to COVID-19, Plus Aiming for Equity in the Navajo Nation
In this episode of Future Proof, Peter and Larry discuss issues of equity and justice and how they intersect with Larry’s work with older adults in the Navajo Nation.
Individualism Versus the Coronavirus Pandemic
We all must come together to achieve our most impressive successes—no one does it all on their own.
Building a Lifelong Community for All Ages
How one Atlanta neighborhood banded together to support senior housing
The Direct Care Worker: Protector During the Pandemic
While we will never unsee the grief and sadness of people who have lost family and friends too soon, we will also never unsee the courage of workers who have taken care of us in unimaginable circumstances.
Building Empathy and Understanding through Shared Experiences
Embodied Labs is committed to developing immersive training for professional and family caregivers that’s based on the authentic experiences of individuals who have been marginalized.
Homelessness Among Older Adults: An Emerging Crisis
Increasing affordable housing, using targeted prevention, and adding permanent supportive housing could decrease homelessness.
Engage early with caregivers, see a drop in patient rehospitalizations
The pilot examined the impact of caregiver interventions on patient health outcomes and healthcare savings.
Partnering in a changed world: the Network Operations Learning Collaborative
‘Integrated care is even more critical when people are staying at home all the time.’
U.S. Masters Swimming is for Everyone
US Masters Swimming thinks swimming is for everyone. And they’re working to make that a reality for older adults across the country.
Reimagining Housing for Aging in Place, or Infrastructure for Flattening the Next Curve
We need to ensure that added years can be lived joyfully and with dignity, and in a way that does not bankrupt individuals, families and society, while overwhelming our healthcare system.
Lifelong Learning in the Age of COVID-19
Lifelong Learning Reimagined—An Opportunity and Challenge
Voices on Caregiving: Cynthia Banks
ASA is committed to uplifting the voices and experiences of BIPOC community members, so we are excited to announce a new series, Voices on Caregiving. I
Voices on Caregiving: John Poole
Millennials aren’t always the first generation to come to mind when we think about caregiving. In 2014, John Poole became his parents’ primary caregiver at age 30.
Hemp oil and CBD: wellness without complications
CBD has an impressive absence of side effects and secondary complications.
AARP Foundation programs respond to pandemic-exposed inequities for elders
AARP Foundation MySavingsJar empowers vulnerable elders to start a monthly savings habit.
Aging Better Together, Intentionally
After independent living and senior housing, the third housing option could be cohousing, cooperative housing, or home sharing.
Our National Shame: Little to No Funding for Elder Abuse Prevention and Response
Abstract Funding for elder abuse prevention and response is constrained and insufficient. There is no dedicated federal funding for state-administered Adult Protective Services programs, which differs substantially from federal support for child protective services. The departments of Justice and Health & Human Services fund grants for aspects of elder...
Tying Adult Protective Services practice to outcomes
A new study standardizes self-neglect assessments and promotes caseworker training.
Overcoming Inertia to Jumpstart Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Improving timing and messaging around remodeling can help elders reap benefits and prevent further health issues.