The Legacy Project links elders with students who write their life stories.
Intergenerational Connection Key to Leaving Accurate Legacies
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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.
New York Just Committed to a Master Plan for Aging
‘Communities that work best for older adults tend to improve the quality of life for all residents.’
Remembering Dr. Patrick Arbore
He was an inspiration for preventing elder suicide and fostering compassionate care.
The Backup Plan—A New Planning Model that Keeps Solo Agers in Mind
The model is based on the idea that a successful plan relies on skill, personal accountability, and a community of support.
The Community-as-Family Model
A wise, practical, and easy-to-implement educational model can help Solo Agers connect, plan for the future, and allay worries.
Solo Aging and the Importance of Building a Local Support Network
Fending off loneliness and preparing for emergencies are two great reasons to boost one’s support network.