The American Society on Aging is always looking for fresh ways to keep our members and friends up to date on developments in the field of aging -- and to support the involvement that is essential to the exchange of knowledge among professionals in the field. The latest example of this commitment to quality comes with our makeover of ASA Connection: This month's issue brings you a new look and expanded links to key resources -- and in coming months, we'll be launching additional interactive features. As always, we welcome your feedback. Let us know what you think by writing to asaconnection@asaging.org.

-- Lanny Hardy, COO, American Society on Aging

The American Society on Aging has launched a free online training on statistical trends reflecting the health of the older adult population in the United States. Professionals in aging will find the modules invaluable in helping them prepare better outcomes reports, grant applications and needs assessments. Read More >>

A groundbreaking national consensus report calls on healthcare and social services providers to routinely assess the needs and strengths of family caregivers who support older adults. The ASA member who directed the project offers her perspectives. Read More >>

The nation's oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to serving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults has released a curriculum to help sensitize professional care providers to the unique concerns of these elders. Read More >>

The final report from the 2005 White House Conference on Aging is expected in the immediate future. In the meantime, delegates and policy experts are continuing to cast a highly critical eye on the process and the expected outcomes of the event. Read More >>

Robyn Golden has stepped up as the new chair of the ASA Board of Directors. Golden says she's excited about working with ASA "at a time of great change for professionals who support older adults and their caregivers." Read More >>

This month, the American Society on Aging is collaborating with the National Center for Health Statistics to present a new series of Web seminars that will help you learn about vital sources of data on health and healthcare trends involving older Americans. Read More >>