Recent tragic events in this country have caused me to stop and wonder about how far we have strayed in our basic respect for humanity […]
Category: Conversations with Katie
Stop Elder Abuse Now
It’s not something you hear about very often, but it is happening all around us. Often, the family members and caregivers that older people rely […]
A Victory, a Visionary, a Challenge
Last month, we celebrated a huge victory — the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA), which we had been working on and advocating for […]
Alzheimer’s: An Insidious Disease
“This insidious disease has declared war on our minds.” A powerful, sobering statement spoken by Dr. Alexander “Sandy” Halperin at the LeadingAge Integrace Great Minds […]
Dear Candidates: What about long-term services and supports?
I admit, I can’t help it. I can’t help watching and reading endless hours of campaign rhetoric, waiting for someone – anyone – to talk […]
Leading With a Vengeance: A Conversation with Katie
“I will pursue the LeadingAge mission with a vengeance.” At the LeadingAge annual meeting in Boston 2 months ago, I made this promise to all […]
Ohio Members Shares Insights on Innovation
Branka Primetica, senior research analyst with Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging in Cleveland, OH, recently participated in a webinar sponsored by Johns Hopkins University’s Listening Post Project on […]