April 2017 | American Society on Aging

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Vision Problems—Just Part of Aging?

posted 04.24.2017

Accessing needed vision and eye health care remains a major public health problem. In terms of direct medical costs, eye disorders rank fifth among the top eight chronic conditions, with the overall annual cost of vision problems in the U.S. calculated at $145 billion . Read More

Reforming Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care: The Way Forward

posted 04.21.2017

The Spring 2017 issue of Generations is dedicated to ensuring all Americans with advanced illness receive comprehensive, high-quality, and person- and family-centered care consistent with their goals and values. Read More

Defining Quality and Why It Matters

posted 04.17.2017

Whether you’re a program administrator within a state agency, a CEO of a health plan or a healthcare provider, what we choose to measure dictates where we focus our time and resources. Read More

The Beauty that Compels Us

posted 04.13.2017

As we share in difficult situations with our aging clients, let us renew our commitment to search for and create beauty together in the transitory moment that is everything that matters. Read More