Student chef cooks Southern family traditions via modern recipes.
Cooking with the Spirit of My Ancestors
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How to Manage Diabetes Simply in a Not-So-Simple Program
The Cray Diabetes Self-Management program at the University of Kansas treats, informs, and connects participants.
Forty-six Years of Memories
Legacy Corps member counts the career-long merits of ASA.
Passion for Older Adults Is Her Purpose
Professor and psychologist juggles multiple studies and community projects all aimed at older adults with depression and cognitive impairment.
Beyond the Classroom: Insights from Lori’s Hands Service-Learning
The community health and service-learning organization weaves connections that transcend traditional volunteer service.
Intergenerational Connection Key to Leaving Accurate Legacies
The Legacy Project links elders with students who write their life stories.
Inclusive Mentorship: The Urgency of Taking Your Time
Mentorships built on a foundation of equity and inclusion make an enduring impact on mentors and mentees.
The Link Between State Hospital Regulations and Malnutrition
‘State hospital regulations offer an untapped avenue for improving malnutrition care.’
Your Last Gift: Make it One They Will Appreciate
Ridding oneself of possessions prior to death paves a much easier path for those left behind.
The Sweet Smell of Success
Olfactory loss can indicate dementia and other diseases, but multiple odor exposure can reverse some cognitive impairment.
Adult Learners Need Support to Meet Their Education Goals
Despite the demand for an educated workforce, college enrollment continues to trend downward.
Vision Rehabilitation—Help and Hope
Training in daily living skills, orientation, mobility and assistive technology can ensure independence for those with vision loss.
ASA Announces President and CEO Peter Kaldes Is Stepping Down
‘It has been a career highlight working to advance the mission of ASA,’ said Kaldes.
The Power of Intentional Touch in Creative Therapy
Detailing the social, emotional, and physical health benefits of touch and drama therapy.
Music Therapy: An Opportunity to Support Older Adults Healing from Trauma
Music therapy can be setting- and client-specific.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature
Small, well-designed spaces outside can have big impacts on elders’ well-being.
The Real-life Impacts of the Changing Climate on Psychosocial Functioning
Exploring the susceptibility and resilience of elders weathering climate disasters.
Trauma in Older Age: Are People Ever Too Old for Trauma?
The way trauma surfaces in older adults can be surprising, but it is incredibly common and should be expected.
Building Trust and Healing After Trauma
The benefits of connecting trauma-informed care and cultural humility when serving older adults.
Early and Frequent Nutritional Screening Key for Elders with Cancer
When malnutrition risk is identified, referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for nutritional assessment and intervention is recommended.