February 2017 | American Society on Aging

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February 2017

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AgeBlog Articles from the 2017 Aging in America Conference

02.24.2017

Each year we invite contributions to AgeBlog from members of the Aging in America Conference community who will be making a presentation at the conference. For 2017, we received a rich series of contributions covering issues ranging from use of acupuncture for pain... Read More

Why We All Should Care about the Direct Care Workforce

02.21.2017

By Daniel R. Wilson Have you ever helped an older person navigate the complexities of life—arranging transportation to a doctor’s appointment, setting up meals on wheels, or even ensuring they can see a medical professional—only to find out they are alone at home with no family... Read More

Intergenerational Success Stories: Tech-Savvy Millennial Volunteers in Aging

02.07.2017

By Debby Dodds We are nearly two decades into the 21st Century and the social consequences of aging still regularly include feeling isolated or depressed. The World Health Organization recently stated that, “Older people who feel they are a burden perceive their lives to be less valuable,... Read More

Issues, Impacts, and Implications of an Aging Workforce

02.06.2017

by Jeffrey Tamburo Differences Challenge Assumptions. —Anne Wilson Schaef What comes to mind when you think about getting older? Often it is assumed that with aging comes a host of health problems and limitations. Yet, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (2014), less... Read More

Patient-Centered Medical Homes and the Care of Older Adults

02.03.2017

By Robert Schreiber, David Dorr and Robyn Golden Community-based organizations (CBOs) that provide non-medical services and supports are essential to high quality, patient-centered primary care. And given the changing dynamics of payment reform, CBOs are an increasingly important part of the... Read More