ADvancing States took action during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to assist state aging and disability agencies in responding to, and meeting the needs of, facility residents and an older adult population sheltering at home. This resource was created through…
Toolkit: Nutrition and the Science of Aging Part 1 & 2
Two-Part Webinar Series on Nutrition and the Science of AgingThe physiology of aging is complex. Biological, physical and functional changes associated with aging can impact the nutrition status and dietary needs of aging adults. Attendees of this two-part webinar series…
Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging
Most older adults want to continue living in their homes as they age. Yet many homes often need to be adapted to meet the changing mobility, sensory and cognitive needs of the older adults who live in them. As a…
A Profile of Older U.S. Veterans
There are more than 11 million adults aged 60 and older alive today who have served in the military, representing over 15% of the 60+ population. It is important to learn more about this population to identify how they are…
Driving Toward Age-Friendly Care for the Future
Care of older adults is mired in misinformation, with most older patients and caregivers mistakenly believing that sharp declines in quality of life are inevitable, according to a new survey from The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) and WebMD. Driving…
Fiscal Year 2019 ACL/AoA Congressional Justification
The document attached is the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) FY 2019 President’s Budget request, totaling $1.8 billion. The request maintains funding for many ACL programs. According to Lace Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, “ACL’s request supports the…
Glossary of Aging Terms and Acronyms
Confused by all the acronyms and terms in the field of aging? This glossary should help you decipher them.…
Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults
A consumer-friendly resource that outlines for older adults how healthy weight status, healthy eating, physical activity and stress management can support optimal health.…
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