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How to Fix America's Broken Guardianship System

A talk with investigative reporter Diane Dimond, whose book 'We’re Here to Help' explains why guardianships go wrong, as they often do
September 21, 2023
Hugo Sapién (center) at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on HIV Advocacy Day with fellow HIV advocates. Sapién, 62, is a long-term survivor of HIV.

With HIV/AIDS, What Does Successful Aging Look Like?

Researchers aim to learn what's possible for the first group aging with HIV
May 22, 2020
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AIDS Services Know How to Love in a Plague

America has much to learn from the food and buddy programs born in crisis
April 17, 2020
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Individual Heroism Propels LGBTQ Elders in COVID-19

This Influencer in Aging shares how his nonprofit is stepping up
April 14, 2020
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Celebrating Easter and Passover in a Pandemic

With online services and phone calls, clergy members see opportunities to connect
April 8, 2020
Marc Marrone and his team at Graffiti Bao joined Elizabeth Blau at Honey Salt

Ways Programs for Older Adults In Need Are Adapting Due to COVID-19

Creativity abounds, from pop-up food pantries to virtual mental health checks
April 8, 2020
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COVID-19 and Aging: What Can Philanthropy Do?

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging has nine urgent recommendations
April 7, 2020
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Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis

Stay-at-home orders can make isolation even worse for many
April 3, 2020
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Completing the Census Matters More Than Ever

An accurate census count benefits everyone. Here's how.
April 1, 2020
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Ways to Cope When Vision Loss Changes Your Life

The services and experts who can help you live independently
March 18, 2020
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All About the Newly Updated Older Americans Act

How family caregivers, people with Alzheimer's and others will benefit
March 17, 2020
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