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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
posted 01.31.2012
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
posted 01.31.2012
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
posted 01.31.2012
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