Maryland Department of Aging routinely recycles durable medical equipment for those who need it.
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: Or How to Save DME from Ending Up in the Landfill
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Nature Really Is Medicine, This Caregiver Learned
Access to nature returned my mother’s will to live—and made me a biophilia advocate.
New Research Supports the Importance of Nutrition in Surgical Recovery
‘Previous research has shown the value of nutrition in reducing hospital length of stay and readmission rates in surgery patients.’
The Brushstrokes of Dementia
How an artist’s work was transformed by dementia.
The Art of Aging
A portrait and interview project by Aging Well WhatCom explores what it means to age in a certain place and includes fascinating personal histories.
What to Expect from On Aging 2023
‘When we sit together in the same space, we all gain new insight and inspiration.’
Correcting My Face and Other Tales of Ageism
‘How can we shift our expectations of the consumer to include all of our consumers?’
Does Faith Flourish or Falter at the End of Life?
Earning the trust of African American elders in hospice and care at the end of life.
Closing a Complex Digital Divide for Older Adults
Broadband connection for older adults in the U.S. is only 64%, making it nearly impossible to conduct business in the modern world.
Connecting Older Adults in Illinois During the Pandemic
Data from the Care Connections Program shows benefits for training elders to use devices for socializing and healthcare.
Effective Effort to Revive Native Languages During Decade of Indigenous Languages
Many Indigenous elders are leading language revitalization pushes for their tribes.
Equity in Healthy Aging: A Data-Driven Movement Led by Trusted Ambassadors
‘Communities RISE builds on the civic muscle of more than 2,400 community-based organizations.’
Summer Call for Proposals for On Aging 2023 Active Right Now
Take a break from vacation and get that On Aging proposal polished!
What’s Your Third Act?
It’s time for elders to take action against the big money that supports fossil fuels.
Living Faithfully on the Hinge of History
Congregations can become a refuge for people processing grief over climate change and spur advocacy and action to halt it.
The Give and Get of Climate Change Work
How can older adults benefit from being involved and effecting real change?
The Role of Elders in Saving Planet Earth
Perspectives from a life-plan community.
Lessons from COVID-19: Improving Social Health to Build Community Resilience
Local community relationships have proven to be a powerful protector during the pandemic and when disasters strike.
Build to Last: Creating Age-Friendly, Eco-Friendly, and Climate Resilient Housing and Communities
‘The concept of a 20-minute neighborhood illustrates an approach that is both age- and eco-friendly.’
Reframing Aging and Climate Change
Older adults are poised to contribute to climate change actions, but advocacy organizations need to step up recruitment and improve volunteer work.