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....
SAGE Celebrates Major Victory in Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
This release originally appeared on the SAGE website on March 26, 2020. [New York, NY] Today, the Older Americans Act reauthorization was signed into law with provisions that will help ensure that LGBT elders get the services and support they need to remain...
Tips on Dementia Caregiving in the COVID-19 Outbreak
by Liz Seegert. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is hard enough during normal times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect communities around the U.S., though, it’s not surprising that...