According to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, hospitalizations for all three illnesses are overwhelming healthcare systems, and colder weather and indoor gatherings are likely contributing factors. She also acknowledged flu vaccination rates are down among older adults. In addition, although […]
Every year, the Administration on Community Living (ACL) releases its 2021 Profile of Older Americans report, which outlines the demographics of older adults throughout the United States. Among the findings are several insights that can and should inform our understanding […]
Being able to engage policymakers online has been a small silver lining during the pandemic, whether it’s logging into a public comment session at the City Council or using Zoom to speak with your member of Congress. Online advocacy has […]
This was an effort to lift up and highlight the rich expertise of people in our field – from service providers to systems leaders, from people with lived experience to longtime case managers, from people who live in cities with […]
National data about the prevalence of homelessness among older adults, including by race, gender, and other demographic characteristics, are needed to sound the alarm and galvanize a national response to ending older adult homelessness. Each year, the Department of Housing […]