Robyn Golden, a former chair of ASA’s Board of Directors, is director of Health and Aging, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill. Recently, Aging Today asked her to share her thoughts on what it means to lead.

By Ken Dychtwald

After nearly 40 years in the field of aging, I’ve come to believe there are five key ingredients for becoming and remaining a leader in this arena.

First, you must have a forward-facing vision and mission.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

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By Paul Nathanson

In general, June 28, 2012, was a good day for older Americans. Because of the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), improvements in the Medicare program remain in place and nearly half of the 8.6 million Americans ages 50 to 64 who currently lack health insurance will gain access to care through subsidized coverage in the insurance exchanges. Unfortunately, the court’s decision on Medicaid expansion threatens the future care of 3.3 million low-income people ages 50 to 64.

By Monsignor Charles Fahey

Developing leadership is vital to the aging community since the well-being of people at all life stages involves their interaction with groups—from family to government to the whole human community.