September 2017 | American Society on Aging

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September 2017

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The Transforming Power of Melody and Memory

09.07.2017

By Steve Toll I have been a musician for as long as I can remember. At age 9, I started playing the violin; at 13, I taught myself to play guitar and sing popular songs. I studied with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and, in 1970, attended Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music. In... Read More

Don’t Let Marketers Tell You How to Age in Place

09.07.2017

By Stacy Canan We often hear that older Americans want to “age in place.” Aging in place means living at home in the community, rather than in an institutional setting, like a nursing facility. This is the choice most people want to make even if they need services and supports to do... Read More

Act, Advocate, Advance: Making Dementia a Global Health Priority

09.07.2017

By Michelle Seitzer We know dementia impacts all levels of an aging society—the challenges it presents are universal—and therefore should be addressed as a public policy priority by all levels of government, all around the world. Many governments are taking action, but individuals are... Read More