Prior to Medicare Part D, the market wouldn’t bear much, in the way of pricey medications.
What the Market Will Bear: On Drug Pricing and Potential COVID Treatments
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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.’
Partnering during the pandemic: Evolving on the fly in Wisconsin
How do we reinvent ourselves? How do we leverage what we had and make it so super cool that it’s irresistible?
Climate Change or COVID-19: What’s Your Story?
‘These older adults have rewritten the stories they tell themselves about climate change.’
Aging While Living in a Digital World
‘Older adults are already leading more digitally connected lives.’
Compassion & Choices releases tools to demystify dementia planning
‘One can choose between four levels of care for a multitude of situations.’
Edwin L. Walker: Be Credible, Genuine and Truthful, and Join the Mission
The field is filled with dedicated professionals who could go elsewhere and make more money. But it’s not about the money, it’s about being in tune with a mission and knowing that it means something to do this work.
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.