Receiving care shouldn’t come at the cost of an individual’s dignity, sense of self, or autonomy—especially when the care setting is the person’s home, as in long-term care. That’s why nursing home residents, families, and …
Issue 27
Older Adults as Research Advisors: “We Have What They Don’t Have”
“Aging and health issues change life’s choices and limit our options. But we must adapt and learn new ways to stay healthy and active. … I want researchers to know that aging requires that adaptability. …
Bringing an Aging Lens to Climate Change Research
“Environmental stresses reinforce existing physical and social vulnerabilities, and this is of particular concern for older adults,” says Michal Engelman, PhD, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Demography of Health and Aging …