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posted 02.23.2012
Volunteer at Aging in America and Save Up to 50% on your Conference Registration!
Aging in America is the largest gathering of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging... and we couldn't do it without volunteers!
What you agree to:
Volunteer to work one day as... Read More
posted 02.22.2012
By Kristen Barry
As the older adult cohort increases rapidly in America, promoting healthy lifestyles is critical, to prevent or manage the many acute and chronic medical and mental health problems influenced by lifestyle choices. In the past, older adults were much less likely than younger... Read More
posted 02.21.2012
A case scenario demonstrates the effectiveness of the
pharmacist’s role in improving patient outcomes.
By Lisa C. Hutchison and Ashley Castleberry
Prescribing medications for elderly patients is complex and challenging. Of the several ways to improve prescribing in this age group, the... Read More
posted 02.16.2012
Slow Medicine is a philosophy and a set of principles and practices meant to help elders, families, friends, and caregivers face aging and decline in late life.
By Dennis McCullough
A scene in Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, written more than a century ago, illustrates... Read More
posted 02.15.2012
The 2012 Aging in America Conference will provide students and emerging professionals with opportunities to connect with colleagues and gain insights and solutions, in addition to being the place to get a sense of the state of the field of aging. It is the place to meet the experts and... Read More
posted 02.09.2012
The American Society on Aging is very excited to welcome back noted dementia education specialist Teepa Snow for another edition of the “Moving Forward with Alzheimer’s & Dementia” webinar series, a three-part series sponsored by Senior Helpers and Alzheimer’s... Read More
posted 02.08.2012
Medications and Aging
Thomas Clark, Generations Guest Editor
Medications play critical roles in older people's lives. They can prolong life, help manage chronic disease, and improve quality of life. But as older adults age, their chronic conditions frequently increase. This can lead... Read More
posted 02.02.2012
By Kinsuk Maitra and Veronica Vasquez
Health & Technology Blog Series
Click below to read additional articles in this series from the Healthcare & Aging Network and Network on Environtments, Services and Technologies for Maximizing Independence.
Emerging... Read More
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