‘But listening alone is useless if you also don’t have empathy.’
Peter Kaldes: Trust Your Vision and Be Nimble, Responsive, Resilient
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Catharine Carter Catlett Williams: Sept. 2, 1923–Sept. 8, 2020
‘Carter called for “individualized person-centered care” to eliminate restraints and improve outcomes.’
Advance Care Planning Should Be a Standard of Care for Healthcare Systems
Advance care planning limits uncertainty in the event of serious illness.
From Robert Butler to Maya Angelou and Beyond: ASA History Is Interwoven with America’s
A quick spin through ASA’s past.
Fostering Social Connection and a Sense of Purpose During a Pandemic
Handwritten letters can provide valuable social support.
Supporting Boomer’s Desire to Age in Place
‘The passion in our space is contagious. And I’m hooked!’
What the Market Will Bear: On Drug Pricing and Potential COVID Treatments
Prior to Medicare Part D, the market wouldn’t bear much, in the way of pricey medications.
Act Now to Defeat Older Adult Malnutrition
‘Malnutrition in older adults costs the United States an estimated $51.3 billion dollars each year.’
Trends in tech for older adults—from nice to have to must have
Virtual reality technology can help with physical rehabilitation and pain management.
Staving off Loneliness, with a Social Robot?
In trials, ElliQ tests well with users, who tend to bond with it.
Best Practice Caregiving: Leading Organizations to Evidence-based Dementia Caregiving Programs
Best Practice Caregiving is a web-based database developed for professionals and organizations that serve family and friend caregivers of those living with dementia.
Preventing Social Isolation with Door-to-Door Transport
Access to transportation is a vital prescription to stem the loneliness epidemic.
A Call to Action: Elder Justice and the Movement to Defund the Police
‘Black older adults are likely not to seek help from abuse because of the risk of racial discrimination.’
Come Together—To Fight Social Isolation and Loneliness
‘For most people social networks and support are also a foundational need.’
Making That Critical Connection
How Innovative Community Programs at Home and Abroad Address Food Insecurity and Social Isolation
Interventions that Work to Stem the Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Physical activity via social engagement can counteract decline in health caused by isolation.
Ramsey Alwin: The Aging Sector Is Ripe with Opportunities and Challenges; Be Transformational
“We need more curious minds and passionate advocates to join the movement to ensure equitable aging for all regardless of race or ethnicity, gender, education, income or ZIP Code.”
New Celebrations in a Year of New Normals
As the country gears up for a winter holiday season that includes holidays from many cultures, this is a chance for all of us to think about new ways to celebrate.
Reducing the Risk of Falls
‘Older adults can leverage technology to prevent fall risk.’
Oral Health Is Key in Pneumonia Prevention
‘During the first year of the two-year study, pneumonia incidence was reduced by 31 percent among nursing home residents.’