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Loneliness In Later Life, Edward F. Ansello
Loneliness In Later Life, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) at the University of Chicago notes that persistent loneliness in later life is the exception rather than the rule. When it occurs, it’s most likely to be a transient condition and remediable.
Blue Zones And Longevity, Edward F. Ansello
Blue Zones And Longevity, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
We can embrace the generalizable characteristics of Blue Zones: a plant-based diet, friendships, spiritual or religious grounding, awareness of and immersion in our community, physical activity as a regular, normalized part of our daily routine, and, more philosophically, an opening up to our own sense of place and purpose.
Dementia-Friendly Resources, Edward F. Ansello
Dementia-Friendly Resources, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
While dementia caregiving challenges continue for individual caregivers and communities, Alzpossible.org and Dementia Friendly America (dfamerica.org) can offer immediate support and a hopeful vision.
Interprofessional Geriatrics: Improving The Health Of Older Adults, Edward F. Ansello
Interprofessional Geriatrics: Improving The Health Of Older Adults, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
We have received a five-year award (2019-2024) from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to grow our Virginia Geriatric Education Center (VGEC) project, which aims to improve health outcomes across Virginia for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement, integrating geriatrics and primary care, and demonstrating measurable impact.