One volunteer’s story of growing intimately familiar with the miles of roads and canal at the Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park.
When Giving Back Is its Own Reward
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When Nature Is a Savior
Taking advantage of nature’s proven health benefits, during duress and ever after.
One Woman’s Evolution Into a Climate Warrior
Active advocacy grown out of a lifetime of nature immersion.
A Case for Recruiting Older Adults to be Physical Activity Leaders
Part of the joy in life is exercising with others. It doesn’t matter if you’re good at it or not. You’re having a good time.
Malnutrition Awareness Week: Fair Access to Nutrition, Food and Health
‘Recent data showed deaths from malnutrition doubled from 2016 to 2022, especially among those ages 85 and older.’
Is Health Equity on the November Ballot?
Details on where the two parties stand, and what it might mean for older adults.
Feeding Love and Traditions
How grandparents can play a critical role in child nutrition.
New Grant Allows University of Oklahoma to Expand Efforts of its Dementia Care Network
Training 586 family caregivers was one of several benefits to the grant work.
Improving Access to End-of-Life Care Options Across the Nation
An update on state status concerning medical aid-in-dying laws.
Together We RISE: A Dual Perspective on Mentorship
Firsthand testimonials on the benefits of the ASA RISE mentor/mentee relationship.
Food Is Medicine
The OAA Nutrition Program and community network are vital to delivering food is medicine interventions.
What it Takes to Be a Catalyst for Change
Landing in the right cohort, with the right mentor, meant a real transformation for one RISE fellow.
The Deathly Toll of Extreme Heat on Elders—and What FEMA Can Do to Tackle It
With vital FEMA monies states and tribes can deploy multiple infrastructure upgrades to ward off heat effects.
Home Medication Management: Older Adults Describe their Routines
Remembering to take medications is an inexact science at best—a new study weighs in on how to ensure it happens.
Thank You ASA RISE
A reflection on my fellowship experience.
Improving the Behavioral Health of Older Adults Through Multisector Plans for Aging
States are using MPAs to address older adult behavioral health.
How States Use Data to Inform Family Caregiving Policy
A survey of various states’ data-collection initiatives, outcomes, and opportunities.
Data Could Now Guide Population-Based Improvements in Local Eldercare
The intersection of eldercare improvement and performance measurement will be a fertile arena for research, including how best to develop and present the metrics and which improvement activities work well.
How Research Can Influence Payment Policy
The crucial role of health policy research in disseminating the successful Hospital at Home program.
How Do Foundations and Funders Approach Evaluation and Impact?
How to adopt a culture of evaluation to better design and deliver programs.