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Imani Woody: Building a Home for LGBTQ Older Adults

Imani Woody Influencer in Aging

This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a longtime LGBTQ and aging advocate

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Larry Curley: Advocating for Native Elders

Larry Curley Influencer in Aging

This 2019 Influencer in Aging aims to improve services for older American Indians

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

How We Chose the 2019 Influencers in Aging

Influencers in Aging

Here's the work that went into selecting this year's 12 honorees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By The Editors

What Could Help ‘The Forgotten Middle’ Afford Retirement Housing?

Senior Housing

Intriguing, and needed, ideas floated at a recent 'senior housing' conference

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | By Diane Eastabrook

7 Tips for Being a Successful Snowbird

Snowbird

Wintering in warmer climates is not the same as a vacation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Bart Astor

OPINION: Why It’s Time for More Big Foundations to Fund Aging

Aging

The stunningly low amount given to help older adults in need

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 | By Paul Hogan

Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

Dementia

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

OPINION: It’s Time to Make the Elder Justice Act More Effective

Elder Justice

This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection

AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Aging in Place Programs That Really Work

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Ideas worth replicating from 4 global [email protected] contest winners

AUGUST 13, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Photo Essay: Three States. Three Caregivers.

Caregivers

Caregivers navigating complex, emotional situations to meet their needs and others'.

AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Here’s the Reality About What We’ll Spend in Retirement

Spend in Retirement

A survey shows retirement expenses vary greatly from what people expect

JULY 30, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Despite Their Importance, Many Nursing Homes Lack Social Workers

Nursing Homes

These professionals play an important role in positive experiences for residents

JULY 26, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

2020 Election: Analyzing the Sanders Plan for Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care

Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar

JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Dual Stigma: HIV Positive and Over 50

HIV/AIDS

Half of Americans with HIV are 50+, but care and prevention skew younger

JULY 5, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Why Some Nursing Homes Are In a Federal Improvement Program

Nursing Homes

Additional facilities rack up citations and are put on a 'waiting list'

JUNE 25, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Are Nurses Ready (and Willing) to Treat an Aging Population?

Nurses

Facing the geriatrician shortage, caring for older people will fall to nurses

JUNE 14, 2019 | By Julissa Treviño

How to Choose a 55+ Active Adult Community

Active Adult Community

The enclaves vary enormously. Here are questions to ask to pick one for you.

JUNE 12, 2019 | By Beth Braverman

What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff

Nursing Homes

Keeping great caregivers is one of the biggest challenges the facilities face

JUNE 11, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ-Inclusive Affordable Housing for Older Adults

LGBTQ

In the heart of Brooklyn, a community in great need is welcomed home

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Nursing Home Ratings: Who Can You Trust?

Nursing home ratings

Yelp and Medicare dole out stars for nursing homes in very different ways

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

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