Beth Baker

Beth Baker is a longtime journalist whose articles have appeared in the Washington Post, AARP Bulletin, and Ms. Magazine. She is the author of With a Little Help from Our Friends — Creating Community as We Grow Older and of Old Age in a New Age — The Promise of Transformative Nursing Homes.

Most Recent

COVID-19 in Your Home: How to Protect Yourself and Others

Grandmother helping granddaughter wash hands

Including what to do if someone at home has the virus

APRIL 2, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

New Tools Help Document Care Wishes for Advanced-Stage Dementia

Karen Gallant, who has a sister with advanced-stage dementia.

The process adds nuance to quality-of-life considerations

MARCH 31, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

Leading the Way in Innovative Affordable Housing for Older Adults

Two women and a man sit at a restaurant table with paper coffee cups. They are smiling at the camera.

These organizations found ways to provide affordable options and medical services

MARCH 2, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

How to Cope With a Nursing Home Eviction

older man in a wheelchair, looking out a window

Family members tell their stories and experts provide advice

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

Nursing Home Eviction? Know Your Loved One’s Rights

A nursing home room with two beds and a tray with a pitcher of water

Thousands of families face the predicament every year

JANUARY 14, 2020 | By Beth Baker

Health

Putting the Humanity in Health Care

Relationship-based clinics for older patients set out to upend the system

DECEMBER 13, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Health

How Clinical Trials From Home Can Increase Access to Life-Changing Treatments

Historically, older adults have been largely absent from drug research

OCTOBER 3, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Health

House Calls Provide Better Care and Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?

Only a fraction of older adults eligible for home-based primary care are being served

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Health

Retail Clinics Adapt Care to Older Patients

CVS MinuteClinic, Walgreens and Kroger's Little Clinic are all making efforts

JULY 12, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Health

‘Geriatric Champions’ Are Changing Medicine for Good

A new fellowship in Oregon deepens clinics’ understanding of treating patients

APRIL 12, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Health

How California Is Changing Palliative Care

Its Medicaid program takes a novel approach for some with life-threatening diseases

NOVEMBER 27, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Living

Green Retirement Communities Are Sprouting

Nature thrives in the Pennswood meadow that has a walking trail through it.

As demand grows, here’s what sustainable living looks like

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Health

Health Needs of Older Rural Immigrants Often Overlooked

And many are unaware of the health services that do exist

APRIL 30, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Health

Is There a Doctor in the Town?

Addressing a critical need for more rural physicians, especially for older adults

APRIL 6, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Health

Americans with Alzheimer’s Now Number 5.7 Million

The Alzheimer's Association's annual count reflects the aging population

MARCH 20, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Health

Intergenerational Programs Thrive in Rural Minnesota

'AGE to age' gives kids new experiences, while older adults find purpose

JANUARY 4, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Health

New York City Program Brings Generations Together

Making connections with young people at DOROT keeps loneliness at bay

DECEMBER 18, 2017 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

Public School in a Nursing Home Benefits Young and Old

Residents and kids read, stretch and eat ice cream together at this Oklahoma program

DECEMBER 1, 2017 | By Beth Baker

Health

‘Letter Project’ Makes End-of-Life Wishes Clear

An informal, but legally binding, method praised by doctors and patients

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 | By Beth Baker

Caregiving

How People With Dementia Can Live at Home Longer

The MIND program makes a difference, saving money for families and Medicaid

JUNE 30, 2017 | By Beth Baker

Money & Policy

Experts’ Tips for a Midyear Money Checkup

The 'Friends Talk Money' podcast on making smart financial moves in a weird year

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.