American Society on Aging

How did ombudsmen programs come about and what do they do, anyhow? Carol Scott of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care details the genesis of the critical programs and describes the crucial part they play in protecting elders from all sorts of unimaginable difficulties. It’s all in the #GenerationsToday issue on how public policies affect daily lives, here: https://lnkd.in/eEhkafjp

Ageism is a widespread issue in the United States, affecting people across all age groups, with older adults often facing discrimination in the workplace, healthcare, and media, while younger people can be marginalized due to stereotypes about inexperience. Join us at Century Summit V for our kickoff panel, where Ashton Applewhite, Activist and Author, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Leanne Clark-Shirley, Ph.D., FGSA, President and CEO of The American Society on Aging, and Pooja Tilvawala, Founder of Youth Climate Collaborative, will discuss the stereotypes and biases associated with both youth and aging, and how these perceptions influence everything from workplace policies and healthcare access, to media representation and social relationships. Learn more about the Century Summit V agenda, speakers, and the registration process (virtual and in-person) here: https://lnkd.in/e5qeRXdv #CenturySummit #ageism #longevity #intergenerational Martha Deevy Stanford Center on Longevity Nikki T.

By the end of the decade, 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS will be older than age 50. This World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, help us bring light to the lived experiences of older adults living with HIV/AIDS. https://lnkd.in/e9bS2AsQ #WorldAIDSDay #AgingWithHIVAIDS

Today is your last opportunity to register for On Aging 2025 at the discounted early bird rate! After today, registration will increase to the standard rate. Join leaders from across the aging sector to engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore innovative solutions and collaborate on shaping an equitable future for aging. Register here before midnight: https://lnkd.in/gDXWW6P #OnAging2025 #AgingEquity #AgingLeadership #AgingSector #AgingInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #AgingAdvocacy #AgingConference #FutureOfAging

We learned so much from our guest speakers who joined us in Philadelphia last week for The 2024 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute. Thank you all for bringing so much value to our event! ▫ Elaine Aguirre, M.D., Vice President Of Clinical Operations, The Columbus Organization ▫ Chris Akerley, Senior Vice President, Data Analytics, SimiTree ▫ Julia Alexis, MA, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Operations, AARP Public Policy Institute ▫ Tyler Allem, Senior Director, IT PMO, Merakey ▫ Robert Baechle, Clinical Informatics Analyst, DuPage County Health Department ▫ Margie Balfour, MD, PhD, Chief Of Quality & Clinical Innovation, Connections Health Solutions ▫ Myke Bates, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Hearo Technologies ▫ Bob Bates, Chief Executive Officer, ContinuumCloud ▫ Julia Bernstein, Chief Operations Officer, Brightside Health ▫ Lisa Bodenheimer, MSW, LCSW, ASW-G, Assistant Professor, New Jersey Institute For Successful Aging ▫ Erin Boyd, Chief Growth Officer, Talkspace ▫ Jerome Brown, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, United Providers of Health ▫ Paul Carpenter, Co-Founder, BoundaryCare ▫ Jose Gerardo Castillo, MBA, PMP, MBA, PMP, Senior Vice President Of Informatics & Analytics, Alera Health ▫ Leanne Clark-Shirley, Ph.D., FGSA, President & Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Aging ▫ Kristen Daugherty, LCSW-S, LISW-S, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Emergence Health Network ▫ Wendy Davis, Marketing & Outreach Director, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation ▫ Anna Dunn, MBA, MSW, President, Health Services For Children With Special Needs ▫ Wayne Easterwood, Former Chief Administration Officer, Centerstone, & Fractional Chief Information Officer, ReDiscover ▫ Jess Fenchel, MA, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating & Program Officer, Access Services For an overview of our event, check out this recent executive briefing: https://lnkd.in/dCBHkSJA #OMTechnology #technology #analytics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Institute

𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 👨🦰🧓🏻✨ #Ageism is a widespread issue in the United States, affecting people across all age groups, with older adults often facing discrimination in the workplace, healthcare, and media, while younger people can be marginalized due to stereotypes about inexperience. Join us at #CenturySummit V for our kickoff panel, where Ashton Applewhite, Author of This Chair Rocks, Leanne Clark-Shirley, Ph.D., FGSA, President and CEO of The American Society on Aging, and Pooja Tilvawala, Founder of Youth Climate Collaborative, will discuss the stereotypes and biases associated with both youth and #aging, and how these perceptions influence everything from workplace policies and healthcare access, to media representation and social relationships. 💯 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐕 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧) 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gRVZ8WCP Ken Stern Martha Deevy Stanford University

Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults, and the fear of falling can significantly impact health and independence. Join ASA on Dec. 17 to explore the risks and consequences of falls, the effect of fear of falling on mobility and well-being, and practical strategies for fall prevention. Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit! Presented by Best Buy Health. Register today: https://lnkd.in/egWZN635 #FallPrevention #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthyAging #MobilityAndWellBeing

Personal stories are powerful, especially as advocacy tools. For our final #GenerationsToday issue of 2024, and following on the heels of an important election, we’re talking about the Personal Impact of Public Policies. Sneak tip? The impacts are great: https://lnkd.in/e5UQ-Rt6

Veterans do not come home from war; they come home with war. Join us on Dec. 11 for this free one-hour webinar to explore the unique health needs of veterans. Participants in this webinar will be able to: - Describe the health impacts of military service and deployment. - Explain the importance of asking about experiences, jobs and environments encountered during military service. - Apply clinical pearls when taking a brief military/deployment history as the first step in care for veterans. - List services and resources available to veterans for optimal post-deployment care. - Earn one complimentary continuing education credit upon completion. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gnxKTgqw Presented by Right at Home #Veterans #VeteranHealthcare

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