How do older adult learners like and experience new types of course delivery such as online or via phone?
Pandemic Learning: Paving the Way for a New Lifelong Learning Direction
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Aging Life Care Embodies Older American’s Month Motto
I reflect with gratitude and humility on the contributions ALCA members made, genuinely demonstrating ALCA’s ‘Community of Strength.’
Designing a New Social Infrastructure to Combat Loneliness in Aging Adults
Programs and designs for ameliorating loneliness need to match one of three specific varieties of the condition.
Healthcare’s Responsibility: Reduce Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults
Programming models from CareMore and Aspire Health, and many more.
Four Things That Make Ken Dychtwald Radically Curious
‘Younger and older generations have lots of issues with us [boomers]. Many think we’re jerks.’
Let the Sandwich Generation Know They Aren’t Alone
“The Ultimate Guide for Family Caregivers” offers details on aspects of caregiving specific to the Sandwich Generation.
A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Addressing Dementia Inequities in Indigenous Populations
Dementia incidence in the American Indian/Alaska Native population is 14.6 percent higher than in the white population.
ASA Members Embody the Term Communities of Strength
‘Everyone involved felt more connected to their community and gained a sense of purpose.’
Digital Equity: A Human Right Whose Time Has Come
The pandemic has made clear that we can no longer ignore the digital divide.
Addressing Health Disparities through Innovations in Managed Care
‘Moving into the post-pandemic world we will be looking at the lessons learned as a field.’
Aging While … Seeking Social Change Through Social Impact Litigation
‘Social impact litigation is a key strategy for eliminating older adult poverty.’
The Meanings and Materialities of “Home” for Older People
An exploration of the multiple ways in which home holds meaning and determines well-being as people age.
Boomers vs. Zoomers? When it Comes to the Climate Crisis, It’s Time for Intergenerational Cooperation
‘Generational differences also exist in understanding the root causes of climate change.’
The Role of Care Management in a Changing Healthcare System
Care management is one aspect of a multipronged approach needed to support individuals with complex care needs, including frail elders.
The Demographics of Care Management
Individuals with chronic conditions—congestive heart failure, diabetes, and COPD appear to be the best candidates for care management.
Care Management at 50: A Life Review
‘Thinking about what care management can be is an important strategic step for the aging network.’
A Note of Appreciation to Two Women With Vision and Passion
Imagining a different kind of long-term services system.
Remembering Rosalie A. Kane
‘She never ceased to press for improvement of both the quality of care and quality of life across settings.’
A Tribute to Joan Litchfield Quinn (1937–2015)
‘She didn’t covet her vision; she knew it was meant to be shared.’
Researching, Reimagining How We Manage Care
‘I experienced firsthand how difficult it is for older adults and those who support them to navigate the tangled web of aging policies and services, and to achieve positive outcomes.’