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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Closing the Tech Divide Via Aging Connected
Forty-five percent of adults older than age 65 lack online medical accounts that could help them sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Generous, Down-to-Earth, Brilliant, Creative: The Mentorship and Legacy of Dr. Phoebe Liebig
‘You can just call me Phoebe.’
Shoulder to Shoulder, Men’s Shedders Engage with One Another, Save Lives
‘Shedders are not slackers.’
Seeking Concern for Community in Broadening Internet Access
‘Cooperatives continue to be the lead agents of rural Internetification.’
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.
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.
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.
Can Innovative Technologies Improve Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults?
Telehealth can benefit elders, but must be tailored to their needs.
Something to Talk About: Reducing Risk in Alcohol Consumption Using Education and Conversation
‘How much alcohol is too much alcohol for older adults?’
Smokeless Tobacco Use in Older South and Southeast Asian Americans
The need for screening and culturally responsive interventions is key with smokeless tobacco use.
Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: Overview and Future Directions
Belonging to an older cohort decreased the probability of ever receiving treatment for a substance use disorder.
Training Future Leaders to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Older Adults—The Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program
Fellows engage in policy work across a broad spectrum of fields, from elder abuse to community gardens to improving access to care for SUDs.
Treating Substance Misuse in Older Adults Participating in PACE
‘The interventions seem to have improved Mr. F’s chances to live a full life, despite his tragic experiences.’
What Can a Recovery Model for Alaska Natives Teach Us about Substance Use and Older Adults?
The desire to be an Elder and pass on wisdom to the next generation could be a great motivator for maintaining sobriety.
How Health Centers Engage Elders with Substance Use Disorder in Treatment
Sharing wisdom with younger patients is a big part of the equation.
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Excess use of alcohol, use of tobacco and mind-altering drugs are poorly understood as health problems and highly stigmatized.
Network Collaboration Is Critical for All Community-Facing Organizations
‘A lot of our challenges centered on this work being so new.’