Aging

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) recently released an article discussing the impact of residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods on age-related cognitive decline, with a particular emphasis on its effects on different demographic groups. This study, conducted by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, analyzes data from 1,614 participants aged 50 and above in the Health and Aging Brain Study — Health Disparities. The findings underscore the association between neighborhood disadvantage and cognitive performance for both Mexican American and non-Hispanic White participants...

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner for their new Division for Aging Services. This role will involve providing direction and leadership to a diverse statewide system of aging services, including overseeing services provided by Virginia's 25 Area Agencies on Aging, Virginia's No Wrong Door program, and discretionary grant programs. The Deputy Commissioner will also be responsible for managing the division's budget, IT, and administration, as well as providing leadership to the Commonwealth Council on Aging and the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Commission. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of the needs of older adults and relevant laws, along with...

This Better Care Playbook profile of the SASH model is part of an ongoing series, In the Field: Spotlight on Complex Care Interventions, that is highlighting how organizations are implementing evidence-based and promising innovations to improve care for people with complex health and social needs.

Virginia Tech’s Center for Gerontology is offering an Online Graduate Certificate in Leadership for an Aging Society. The 12-credit program can be completed in one academic year and covers a wide variety of topics such as the biological, psychological, and sociological impacts of aging, ethical issues surrounding older adults and their families, as well as the public policy development and approval processes at the local, state, and national levels. Certificate recipients will be prepared by industry leaders to lead and manage teams and multi-agency collaborations that serve older adults in a variety of settings, including private and public organizations.

The Age+Action 2022 Virtual Conference Call for Presentations is now open. This national event brings together hundreds of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the resources to age well. The agenda will highlight populations that face barriers to aging well and rally attendees around proven ways to improve the lives of older adults in their communities.

ASA Rise is a 20 week intensive training and mentorship program for BIPOC-identified professionals within the field of aging. The program covers fundamental principles of advocacy, social justice and leadership development. Program dates for 2021: Session 1: January 24–April 1, 2022 Session 2: April 11– June 30, 2022

USAging, formerly known as n4a, published a new report on findings from the 2020 Title VI Native American Aging Program Survey. The National Title VI Program Survey, conducted approximately every three years, explores trends and evolving needs of Title VI programs across the country. This 2020 Report analyzes data on staffing, budget and services, and the needs of Title VI programs. The survey also gathered data on the impact of the pandemic on Title VI grantees and the older adults they serve.

This white paper examines the progress that is being made in the Aging Network. This paper covers key developments that are re-shaping the network as well as efforts to better measure the quality and value of its programs and services. The paper also includes: Case studies highlighting the work of the aging network in Florida, Massachusetts and California, discussion of quality initiatives and congressional actions, and concluding observations.