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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HIV and Aging Consensus Project
HIV & Aging Blog Series
Click below to read additional articles in this series from the LGBT Aging Issues Network.
HIV and Aging: Challenges for the Fourth Decade of HIV
By Nathan L. Linsk, guest editor of this series
Success... Read More
By James P. Campbell
HIV & Aging Blog Series
Click below to read additional articles in this series from the LGBT Aging Issues Network.
HIV and Aging: Challenges for the Fourth Decade of HIV
By Nathan L. Linsk, guest editor of this series
Success with HIV... Read More
By James Campbell
HIV & Aging Blog Series
Click below to read additional articles in this series from the LGBT Aging Issues Network.
HIV and Aging: Challenges for the Fourth Decade of HIV
By Nathan L. Linsk, guest editor of this series
Success with HIV... Read More