Policy & Regulation
Oh, the Places You’ll Live! Strategies for Improving Future Older Adults Housing
In light of recent efforts to reframe the discussion about housing for older adults, a recent Public Policy and Aging Report article described four strategies…
TRENDING NOW: UK Addresses National Problem of Loneliness
A recent article in The Guardian explored the news of the UK appointing its first-ever minister for loneliness. This political move was a result of…
Taking Care of Professional Caregivers: A Look at How to Help an Essential Workforce
A quality workforce in direct care—encompassing both home health care workers and those in long-term care—is essential to caring for the growing population of older…
TRENDING NOW: Police Receive Training in Interacting with Older Adults
Police officers are frequently the first point of contact in a number of instances involving older adults ranging from medical emergencies to behavioral altercations. In…
Are Older Adults a Help or Hindrance to Their Communities in Times of Crisis?
In an attempt to understand how communities can better cope with natural disasters, researchers and governments are looking at factors associated with communities’ preparedness for…
Glass Half Empty: Negative Stereotypes of Aging Persist against All Odds
Holding negative stereotypes about aging has been associated with poorer cognitive function and increased risk of disability in later life, as well as decreased longevity.…
Re-Examining Retirement: A Look at 7 Pressing Issues with Retiring Today
As the landscape of retirement is rapidly changing, a group of researchers and public officials recently outlined seven pressing retirement issues and questions surrounding them…
BROs before Lows: How a Cost-Effective Befriending Intervention Combats Loneliness in Older Adults
Social isolation and loneliness are gaining attention globally through public awareness campaigns such as the UK’s Campaign to End Loneliness and AARP’s Connect2Affect. But which interventions…
Tale of Two Countries: How Health Care Systems in US & Canada Burden Caregivers
When two researchers in Canada and the United States compared their experiences as caregivers, both were surprised by the “substantial burden of negotiating and managing…
Going to Pot: Older Adults and Legalized Marijuana
In 2014, a nationally representative survey found that 5.1 percent of adults over 50 had used cannabis in the past month, and the rate of…
Taking Charge: Lessons from Letting Older Adults Self-Direct Their Care
As the number of care options available for older adults has grown, many older adults and policymakers are championing the concept of self-direction—the idea that…
Older Adults’ Feelings of Financial Strain Linked to Poor Health
Increasing evidence suggests that interpretations of personal circumstances can impact individuals’ health and quality of life. Research shows that in developed countries the subjective experience…
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