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posted 01.31.2013
Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a well-intentioned, well-funded federal program that either “appears to be achieving its broad goals” or is falling woefully short of expectations. The conclusion depends in part on the answer to this question: Is this the best way to rebalance... Read More
posted 01.29.2013
As the time for our the annual Aging in America conference approaches, I hope ASA members are excited about this opportunity to see old friends, meet new collaborators and learn about cutting-edge programs.
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posted 01.23.2013
We have known for a long time that diet, health, and illness are intricately intertwined, and abundant evidence shows this essential connection remains true as we age. But the exact connection between nutritional status and good mental health in elders is missing from much of the... Read More
posted 12.20.2012
Most of us know someone who had a stroke, has dementia, or is challenged by Parkinson’s disease and has problems with communication. Often, these people cannot participate in activities as they used to and feel less satisfied with their daily lives. Luckily, there is a range of... Read More
posted 12.18.2012
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of elder abuse is crucial in getting help for older adult victims. Professionals often initially miss many signs and symptoms that can indicate abuse as they can overlap with other symptoms of deteriorating mental health. Recognizing elder abuse is central to... Read More
posted 11.26.2012
Mental health practitioners should take note of two realities about elder abuse: a large majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members, and the average victim of elder abuse is an older women between 75 and 80 who is living alone, and as a result of isolation and loneliness can entrust... Read More
posted 11.21.2012
If you are looking for spiritual guidance during the last third of your life or that of a loved one, you will find it in The Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life, by Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan Read More
posted 11.20.2012
People are complex, and African-American older LGBT adults are no exception. They live at the intersection of multiple identities experienced over the life span, in a culture steeped in racism, sexism, ageism, heterosexism and homophobia. African-American lesbian and gay males experience at a... Read More
posted 11.19.2012
In an ideal world, accurate data inform advocacy, policy, program and service development, further research, and ultimately promote successful aging opportunities for all. Sadly, this utopia does not apply to LGBT elders. Sexual orientation and-or gender identity do not appear as categories in... Read More
posted 11.15.2012
Because the most significant demographic trend during the past decade has been the “graying of America,” it should come as no surprise that the number of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) older adults is also dramatically increasing. These trends demand societal attention... Read More
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