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In the Fall 2012 Issue of Generations...

Tackling Elder Abuse—harrowing real-life tales, advocacy that works, elder justice gains, and the federal response Learn More

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ASA Awards recognize outstanding accomplishment and service. Nominations are open now for the 2013 Awards. Learn More

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Miss a live event? Want to re-watch a web seminar? Check out our previously recorded web seminars. Many are available to everyone and all are free to ASA Members! Learn More

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The ASA-MetLife Foundation MindAlert Award program recognizes innovative mental fitness programs for older adults developed by nonprofit organizations. Learn More

AgeBlog

The Diverse Elders Coalition Pushes Policy Reform

posted 10.11.2012

As president and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging, Dr. Yanira Cruz knows well the implications of an impending U.S. demographic shift: the Administration on Aging estimates that between 2008 and 2050, the Latino older adult population will grow from 6.8 to 19.8 percent of the U.S.... Read More

Quick Question: Do you and/or your organization have strategies to prevent elder abuse?

posted 10.16.2012

In the Fall 2012 Issue of Generations, Kathy Greenlee says: "Many of us work every day around older adults who are at risk of being, or who have been, victims of elder abuse." Read More

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New Ventures in Leadership, 2012-2013 Class to meet in D.C.!

posted 02.14.2012

The next class of ASA's New Ventures in Leadership will be announced soon! The 2012-2013 class will meet in Washington, D.C. this March. If you are attending the confrence, please be sure to say hello to those wearing a purple and gold "NVL Partner" ribbon. The... Read More

HAN Network News

posted 12.07.2011

Debra Cherry By Debra Cherry Happy holidays to all members of the Healthcare and Aging Network. As we enter this period of holiday cheer and gift giving, the members of our Network may want to consider how fortunate we are to have the support and vision of our parent... Read More

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Mom’s Meals and ASA are pleased to announce a partnership for two educational web seminars on nutrition designed especially for professionals in the field of aging: the “Nutrition Matters” series. Nutrition is a clinically proven part of the treatment, symptom mitigation or prevention of many chronic conditions. Food and nutrition is often overlooked as a therapeutic and critical intervention, and this series will outline how nutrition can help improve disease outcomes and provide practical application of evidence-based nutrition research and strategies.