American Society on Aging

It seems the wish of most elders is that they not end up in hospitals. One successful model, Hospital at Home (HaH) delivers hospital-level care in patients’ homes. And during COVID regulatory changes allowed for HaH to be paid via Medicare as Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH). What role did health policy research play in advancing HaH and enabling AHCAH? Find out all the details in an excellent piece in #GenerationsJournal: https://lnkd.in/guNBMjdm

‘We’re not old, we’re legends,’ and other things rec-league soccer players tell themselves when they pop another hamstring. How to know when to quit and when to apply workarounds, in #GenerationsToday: https://lnkd.in/g9J_mGJx

‘Zumba Gold is a wonderful way to stay fit and happy. Highly recommend,’ said one participant from Rebecca’s Perron’s class. Find out why she chooses to teach this class, what it does for the attendees and how it also serves as a way to keep in weekly touch with members of the community. In #GenerationsToday: https://lnkd.in/guHq2aeA

‘Participating solely for the purpose of exploration and growth opens infinite boundaries,’ says a woman who has run 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days and lived to tell the tale. Great piece on the mental and physical challenge of endurance racing later in life. In the new #GenerationsToday: https://lnkd.in/gUcK8QS5

Reminder: Register for an upcoming webinar this Thursday to explore innovative strategies and technologies aimed at empowering older adults to maintain independence and safety in their homes as they age. From home modifications to smart technologies and community resources, we'll delve into practical solutions for promoting autonomy and well-being among older adults. Brought to you by Best Buy Health. https://lnkd.in/gQxzDABb

‘Useful service research needs to start in the trenches and be program based,’ and other lessons from the genesis of the Program for All Inclusive Care for Elders (PACE), which is often held up as the gold standard for long-term care. It started in San Francisco at On Lok, and now you can read the whole story in #GenerationsJournal: https://lnkd.in/gfpUaZXN

Join us Aug. 6 for a free webinar with complimentary CE credits! In this webinar, we will identify healthcare inequities, share stories of patients living through these experiences, and discuss strategies to address these inequities on an individual and systemic scale. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gD-QNJ2D This webinar is presented by Compassion & Choices and featuring Jessica Empeno, Donna Smith and Osha Towers.

ASA is seeking presentation proposals for On Aging 2025, the nation's largest multidisciplinary conference on aging! Proposals are due by Aug. 9, 2024. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/deF3TWsU

As we swelter through the remainder of July, we should know that heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer, and especially dangerous for older adults. ASA members can help by urging FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters. Read how in #GenerationsNow: https://lnkd.in/gJTz6NyD

Earn a certificate in Innovation & Social Impact in Gerontology from ASA and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to advance your career in aging! Learn about innovations, emerging technologies and novel approaches to empower positive change for older adults. https://lnkd.in/gU3Viq9J