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It Was Eldercide
Putting a name to COVID-19 deaths among older adults in congregate settings.
Advancing ASA’s Role in Public Policy—2022 Year in Review
As a board member and the chair of the American Society on Aging's Public Policy Committee, I have been working with our all-member, all-volunteer committee to advance ASA's role in public policy. Thank you to our dedicated cadre of experts working on behalf of ASA to inform our policy work. The year 2022 has been a turning point for ASA's policy efforts....
Caring for Our Nation’s Veterans: The Challenge of an Aging Population
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has multiple support programs for those caring for veterans of any era.
What to Expect from On Aging 2023
‘When we sit together in the same space, we all gain new insight and inspiration.’
Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights in 44 States, and Growing
The work of GRR! Is debunking anti-abortion centers, telling abortion stories and activating.
The Economic Costs of Caregiving
The United States has the resources to solve the caregiving problem, it just requires shattering the status quo.
How Unions Pave the Path to Elder Security
Unionized workers earn more, have better benefits, and have the security of a written contract protecting their rights.
Toward Economic Security for Older Adults: The Time Is Now
‘Systemic inequities have led to higher poverty rates for people of color, LGBTQ+ older adults and women.’
Climate and Cultural Vulnerabilities of Indigenous Elders
Nourishing futures of the golden age.
Living Faithfully on the Hinge of History
Congregations can become a refuge for people processing grief over climate change and spur advocacy and action to halt it.
Climate Change Hazards + Social Vulnerability = A Recipe for Disaster
Climate justice must involve transgenerational, equitable action.
Why Aging Policy Must Include Climate Action
ASA’s climate policy agenda will emphasize health policy and climate justice; emergency preparedness, response, and recovery; and volunteerism.
ASA RISE Mentorship and What it Means to Me
Having a mentor that knows my challenges and matches my interests is imperative in the field of aging.
What I Think of When I Think of Juneteenth
ASA RISE’s program director on all that June 19 represents.
Building Resilience and Fostering Adaptation to Climate Change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has embarked on multiple efforts to prepare Americans.
A Shortage of Affordable Homes Is Driving the Surge in Older Adult Homelessness
‘Today, more than 3 million older adults live in households that are severely rental cost burdened.’
Round and Round We Go: Or the Way Services Work for People Who Are Homeless
Mental illness, drug use, abuse and dementia can all make help hard to secure.
Causes of Homelessness Among Elders and How We Might Eliminate ‘Homeism’
Reasons for becoming homeless are many, but discrimination and stigmatization happen to all.
Stepping Out of Our Lane
Current events sometimes call for more direct action.