Accessory dwelling units, while evolving in design and use, continue to reshape communities to include older adults.
The Evolving Promise and Potential of the Granny Flat
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Partnering in a changed world: the Network Operations Learning Collaborative
‘Integrated care is even more critical when people are staying at home all the time.’
The promise of technology for older adults: ephemeral or essential?
‘The high expectations we have held out for technology simply have not been met.’
Lifelong Learning in the Age of COVID-19
Lifelong Learning Reimagined—An Opportunity and Challenge
Homeownership Among Older Adults: A Source of Stability—or Stress?
Home ownership late in life can have financial and emotional benefits, thus policy that assists younger adults in home-buying should be developed and enacted.
Instead of Aging in Place, How About Trying to Age in the Right Place?
From a financial and health perspective, aging near amenities in a safe house may trump aging in one’s longtime home.
Jennie Chin Hansen: understand where you fit, embrace ambiguity—and know when to leave
Leaders need to be willing to take chances.
Re-career? It’s No Problem, with the Advent of Increasing Practical Guidance
‘People are changing careers several times across their lives.’
Fernando Torres-Gil: get out of your comfort zone, be self-confident and resilient
The real action in the aging field lies ahead of us.
Universal design: unifying human diversity and building access across the digital divide
Slow tech adoption has amplified the digital disconnect brought on by the pandemic.
When tech really helps—not hinders—older adults
The tech adoption that has happened in the past six to eight weeks would have normally taken 10 to 15 years.
Hemp oil and CBD: wellness without complications
CBD has an impressive absence of side effects and secondary complications.
AARP Foundation programs respond to pandemic-exposed inequities for elders
AARP Foundation MySavingsJar empowers vulnerable elders to start a monthly savings habit.
Averting a Housing Crisis and Shining a Light on Inequities in Elder Housing
‘I wanted to recognize the key role of the “shelters” in which most older adults live.’
Aging Better Together, Intentionally
After independent living and senior housing, the third housing option could be cohousing, cooperative housing, or home sharing.
Usability and privacy concerns around tech designed for older adults
‘Older adults’ needs, affordances, constraints and preferences are rarely considered in product design.’
Tying Adult Protective Services practice to outcomes
A new study standardizes self-neglect assessments and promotes caseworker training.
Overcoming Inertia to Jumpstart Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Improving timing and messaging around remodeling can help elders reap benefits and prevent further health issues.
Better healthcare access for older adults in facilities—a COVID-19 silver lining?
Two years ago, San Diego’s West Health, in partnership with the University of California San Diego Health launched a pilot study to better understand the challenges and opportunities in bringing telehealth to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The aim was to connect residents with health system providers to proactively address their needs and help reduce“panic transfers” to the emergency room (ER).
Quashing Social Isolation in the Quimper Village Cohousing Project
The time is ripe to consider housing for older adults and whether, generally, it aids social connection or prevents it. Architect Charles (Chuck) Durrett and gerontologist Alexandria Levitt likely have one solid answer.