ASA unites, empowers and champions everyone striving to improve aging.
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American Society Aging retweeted
Without qualitative data, research is just numbers without nuance. The People Say, a new digital catalog showcasing #olderadults’ #health care experiences, is filling that gap to shape more-informed policy. Visit bit.ly/4bKyXkl. @PublicPolicyLab
American Society Aging retweeted
📣 “Make sure #Congress hears loud and clear that the #OAA matters,” said @Ramsey_Alwin. As lawmakers debate #Reauthorization, join NCOA & @ASAging to tell them why.
Here’s how.👇
generations.asaging.org/its-…
American Society Aging retweeted
Super proud of this policy advocacy article in The @ASAging journal! Thank you to my co-workers Emma and MJ for co-authoring it with me! #HIV and Aging policy advocacy is important in improving the lives of older people with, and vulnerable to HIV. generations.asaging.org/hiv-…
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📝 APPLICATIONS OPEN | @ASAging has opened its applications for Cohort 4 of the ASA RISE program—a launching pad for the next generation of leaders in #aging & aims to create a #BIPOC leadership pool that improves policies & programs.
Apply by June 30: ow.ly/YTRB50Rwfza
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. #MHAM2024
💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
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American Society Aging retweeted
Connecting with others may sound simple, but it isn’t always easy. Visit eldercare.acl.gov to find trustworthy local support resources, like transportation services and respite care, that can help you get engaged. #OlderAmericansMonth #PoweredByConnection @EldercareLoc
ALT Seated older adult with headphones presses finger on tablet, text on image says Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection, May 2024. ACL.gov/OAM. #OlderAmericansMonth
American Society Aging retweeted
Golden years shouldn't be lonely years!
Social isolation poses serious health risks to millions of older adults. This #OlderAmericansMonth, connect for better health. Reach out to @988Lifeline for support. They can help.
#MHAM2024 #PoweredByConnection
American Society Aging retweeted
I'm so grateful to become the new Board Chair of the American Society on Aging. Let's reimagine #aging and create better systems for older adults. Let us shake the ground, break open the sky, and change this country together. @ASAging #OnAging2024
American Society Aging retweeted
This afternoon at #OnAging2024, @EspinozaNotes presented highlights of @ASAging’s new strategic plan:
- On Aging Institute
- On Aging Conference
- Engagement & Advocacy
- ASA Rise
- Resources & Tools
- Ageism Awareness
- Generations
- Expert Positioning
American Society Aging retweeted
Congratulations to Elena Ionescu, a VCAAA staff member and a Ph.D candidate at the University of Houston, for receiving the Graduate Student Research Award from @ASAging.
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We are at the @ASAging #OnAging2024 conference this week! Today on the Age Tech Stage discussing Broadband Equity and Multilingual Programming in California we welcomed @seniorplanet Ryan Kawamoto, @CADeptTech Scott Adams, and @TheSCANFndtn Rigo J. Saborio. Come say hi! 👋 👋
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Our #AgingAndDisabilityBusinessInstitute has been collaborating with @ASAging on a series of articles and case studies highlighting community-based integrated care networks to be published in Generation Now. Read the first two articles here: ow.ly/iNSr50QGhnt.
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Don't miss our CEO Trent Stamp's piece in the newest issue of @ASAging's Generations journal, and don't miss the full issue featuring many of our friends discussing equity in aging. generations.asaging.org/inte…
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Join the National Center to #ReframeAging for the Ageism in Election Media Coverage Webinar on February 20th at 2PM ET! zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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Explore this @ASAging blog discussing Title VI and III Nutrition Programs, and the unique challenges tribal nutrition programs face. Discover the support and resources available for these vital programs. generations.asaging.org/nour…
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@ASAging's annual conference is coming up in March! I hope you'll join me and thousands of other professionals in aging and related fields to collaborate, learn, and activate change. Learn more and register here: asaging.me/OA24
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Since 2000, federally funded programs have existed in each state to serve people aged 55 or older with visual impairments. In ASAging's blog, OIB-TAC director Kendra Farrow discusses this and where older people who are B/LV can find services in their area: i.mtr.cool/dphyatstlj
ALT Graphic includes an image of an older woman wearing sunglasses. She is staring off into the water on a boat. The graphic also includes the title of the article, Identifying Services for Those with Vision Loss.
American Society Aging retweeted
Introducing Advocates for Aging! In partnership with
@ASAging, we've handpicked 8 people doing forward-thinking work in caregiving, employment, public policy and more. In March, you'll get to know them better in exclusive interviews — so stay tuned! nextavenue.org/coming-soon-a…
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@ASAging's annual conference is coming up in March! I hope you'll join me and thousands of other professionals in aging and related fields to collaborate, learn, and activate change. Learn more and register here: asaging.me/OA24
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How do ageism & ableism influence the ways that we age? Join @SAGEUSA TODAY @ noon EST for a live discussion of the new @ASAging #GenerationsJournal.
Follow the convo @ #GenerationsJournalChat & share how your org is fighting bias in aging services!
