Blog | Aging at Home Association

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy Future – Starting Now!

Whether or not you’ve identified a resolution for 2022, the turn of the New Year is always an opportunity for reflection.

Loneliness throughout the Holidays

There are ways to avoid or reduce social isolation and loneliness, even if you or your loved ones have to avoid typical group celebrations

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month

This November, Long-Term Care Awareness Month, we want to highlight the importance of Long-Term Care, and offer some context and information so you can be best prepared to age gracefully – where, and as you wish.

Advance Care Planning – Needs and Resources

Nearly 2/3 of Americans have no advance directive in place. End of life care will impact all of us and it is so important, at any age, to have a plan in place so you can receive value-aligned care throughout your entire life.

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment Increase

Next year, the 70 million or so Americans who receive Social Security will see a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) - the greatest increase since 1982.

Filling Medicare Coverage Gaps

With over 18% of the U.S. population covered by traditional Medicare plans and thousands more enrolling every day (10,000 per day in the US), understanding the gaps in Medicare coverage and making a plan to fill or manage those gaps is vital for long term financial stability and overall well-being.

Partnership Spotlight: Wellthy and the Importance of Care Coordination

Understanding the need for holistic care in aging goes beyond placement in institutional care, respects the dignity of our loved ones, and is at the core of the Wellthy mission.

Combatting Social Isolation and Loneliness

According to the Center for Disease Control, more than one third of adults age 45 and older report feeling lonely, and about 25% of this population is socially isolated.

Write to your Representatives

Here we have letter templates for you to contact your state representatives on the issues that impact the ability for all Americans to age in place

Potential Legislation Supporting Aging at Home

The need for more resources to support HCBS and aging at home more generally will gain attention and urgency during this legislative debate in the fall, and many stakeholders in the long-term services and support sector will be advocating for a range of policies and funding to support caregivers.

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