In 2020, the divide looks like a chasm, depending on how it’s viewed. What will close it?
The Digital Divide—Why Haven’t All Older Adults Crossed It?
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Beware Fraudsters Taking Advantage of the Pandemic
New COVID-19 related scams are proliferating.
Families Face New Challenges with Elders Across the Holidays
Without in-person visits, adult children may miss important cues that their loved ones are declining.
Profound Lessons from COVID-19, Particularly on Leadership
“Barn’s burnt down, now I can see the moon.” Mizuta Masahide
My Day as a Poll Worker
I would spend the day helping people to vote for candidates whose values I didn’t share.
Aging While … Working for Yourself
A 60-year-old is three times as likely to launch a successful startup as is a 30-year-old.
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk for the Chronically Ill
At-home dialysis can help older adults with kidney disease avoid infection.
Gauging Readiness for Healthcare Contracting: n4a’s New Network Readiness Assessment Tool
‘These are important conversations to have in terms of “how are we going to handle these situations?” ’
Concentrating on the Bright Side: Congregate Living in 2020
‘I need a better balance of time with others and time with just myself.’
Rethinking ‘Value’ Over the Life Course, Especially in Crises
‘Devaluation of older people is not unique to COVID-19.’
Peter Kaldes: Trust Your Vision and Be Nimble, Responsive, Resilient
‘But listening alone is useless if you also don’t have empathy.’
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.