October 2006   ASA Home
Sibyl Jacobson

In a new poll commissioned by the American Society on Aging with support from MetLife Foundation, Americans in their 40s and older indicate their optimism about brain health but give it a low priority compared to other health issues. Read More >>



Betsy M. Dorsett

Promoting the health of the increasingly diverse population of older adults can be challenging. To do so effectively, organizations and professionals find that they must first learn to recognize and address health literacy issues and cultural differences. Read More >>



Two new studies document in detail what many professionals in aging have observed informally: The financial impact of caring for older adults -- including elders with Alzheimer's -- is considerable for both caregivers and their employers. Read More >>

Mauro Hernandez

ASA's members constitute an unparalleled national network of experts in aging and experienced professionals who work with older adults and their caregivers. This amazing pool of knowledge and contacts is at your fingertips year-round via ASA's user-friendly online membership directory. Read More >>


Working in collaboration with other national stakeholders, ASA has taken a lead in developing two innovative initiatives designed to help practitioners strengthen the behind-the-wheel performance of older adults. Read More >>



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