by Denny Chan. This article originally appeared on the Justice in Aging blog. Dorothy is in good spirits, but tired and growing increasingly impatient. In January – well before life for most Americans had been dramatically disrupted by COVID-19 with stay at home...
NAPCA Launches Automated In-Language Helpline and Website for Older Adults and Caregivers in Response to COVID19
Dear friends, As COVID-19 began moving through our communities, the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) immediately initiated conversations with multiple levels of government to ensure the needs of older adults and their caregivers from the Asian American...
The Best Cities for LGBTQ Retirees
by Dave Hughes. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. (It seems like every few weeks or so, someone publishes a new list of The Best Places to Retire. Dave Hughes’ new book, The Quest for Retirement Utopia, will help you clarify which criteria are most...
Weekly Call Updates Tribal Programs on COVID-19
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) will be convening weekly calls with all Title VI grantees about the coronavirus (COVID-19). These calls will provide new information and updates to tribal programs, but most importantly are an opportunity for tribes to...
Sharing Life Experiences to Make a Difference
by Bev Bachel. Bev is a Twin Cities freelancer who writes about the power of purpose and advocates for a range of causes she cares about, including elder rights, cancer support services and financial literacy. She is the author of What Do You Really Want? How to Set a...
COVID-19: We Must Care for Older Adults’ Mental Health
by Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This article originally appeared on the AFSP Lifesaver Blog. No matter your age, mental health and well-being are influenced by numerous factors and are susceptible to change....