American Society on Aging

American Society on Aging ASA unites, empowers and champions everyone striving to improve aging.

Since 1954, ASA has developed and led the largest, most diverse community of professionals working in aging in America. As a result, ASA has become the go-to source to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge and strengthen the skills of our members and others who work with and on behalf of older adults. As we unite, empower and champion our community, we have the unique responsibility to be a stro

ng voice and thought leader on critical systemic issues that influence how we age. As America struggles with how best to respond to the need for greater inclusivity, anti-ageism and equity, ASA sees its responsibility as a leader to drive the discourse and advocate for the change necessary to address these issues in aging.

08/14/2026

Your work could help someone else see a new possibility, solve a challenge or find a collaborator. Bring what you know to On Aging 2027. Submit your proposal by this Sunday, Aug. 16: asaging.org/on-aging

“At a moment when experienced workers represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the labor force, and when employe...
08/13/2026

“At a moment when experienced workers represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the labor force, and when employers across nearly every sector report persistent talent shortages, older workers continue to be treated as an afterthought in workforce strategy,” explains Gary A. Officer in the latest issue of . Officer argues employers need to navigate a new workforce map that recognizes experience as an economic asset, embraces technological change, and ensures opportunity for workers at every stage of life.

Read it here: https://generations.asaging.org/crossing-the-workforce-equator-experience-technology-and-the-untapped-power-of-older-workers/

Join Isabella Carr, Zeena Regis, and Osha Towers on Aug. 26 for Advance Care Planning ‘F Words’: Faith, Family, and Fatp...
08/12/2026

Join Isabella Carr, Zeena Regis, and Osha Towers on Aug. 26 for Advance Care Planning ‘F Words’: Faith, Family, and Fatphobia, a webinar exploring how family history, identity, bias and faith can shape conversations about end-of-life care.

Presenters will share research, bedside experience and practical frameworks to help aging services professionals, healthcare professionals, death doulas and others in a person’s circle of care navigate these conversations safely and thoughtfully.

Registration is free and includes one complimentary Continuing Education credit. This webinar is hosted by ASA and presented by Compassion and Choices.

Sign up here: https://asaging.org/event/advance-care-planning-f-words-faith-family-and-fatphobia/

There's less than one week left to submit your proposal for On Aging 2027!This year’s tracks span the issues shaping how...
08/10/2026

There's less than one week left to submit your proposal for On Aging 2027!

This year’s tracks span the issues shaping how we age, from creating community and changing the story of aging to expanding access, strengthening care and caregiving, building economic stability, advancing health and wellbeing, and more.

Bring your work, ideas and perspective to the ASA community. Submit your proposal by Aug. 16: asaging.org/on-aging-call-for-proposals

ASA Members: Today is the last day to sign up to be an On Aging 2027 peer reviewer.This year, session proposals are expl...
08/07/2026

ASA Members: Today is the last day to sign up to be an On Aging 2027 peer reviewer.

This year, session proposals are exploring what it means to create stronger, more connected communities across the field of aging. As a peer reviewer, ASA members can help identify the ideas, practices and perspectives that will bring the theme of Creating Community to life at On Aging 2027.

Sign up by the end of today, Aug. 7, to lend your expertise and help shape the conference schedule. Sign up here: https://airtable.com/appw6BJ1dNQ7zEGxq/pagQpx0vxpzDdlant/form

“The fastest-growing segment of the workforce is also one of the most underleveraged,” writes Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. of S...
08/06/2026

“The fastest-growing segment of the workforce is also one of the most underleveraged,” writes Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. of SHRM. “This is not a supply issue. It’s a systems issue. Policies, practices, and workplace cultures were built for a different era, and they have not evolved to reflect a workforce that’s living longer, working longer, and contributing longer.” In the latest issue of , Taylor outlines how employers that adapt to this experienced workforce will reap the benefits. https://generations.asaging.org/age-of-opportunity-unlocking-the-power-of-experience/

Planning to join us in San Diego for On Aging 2027? Now is the best time to register. First Chance pricing is available ...
08/06/2026

Planning to join us in San Diego for On Aging 2027? Now is the best time to register.

First Chance pricing is available through Aug. 31 and offers the lowest registration rate of the year.

From March 29–April 1, 2027, thousands of professionals across the field of aging will come together to share ideas, learn from one another, and build on the relationships that move our work forward.

Learn more and register soon: asaging.org/on-aging

“Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are uniquely positioned to advance age-friendly employment as part of a broader ecosystem...
08/05/2026

“Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are uniquely positioned to advance age-friendly employment as part of a broader ecosystem that supports older adults’ ability to work, contribute, and age with purpose,” say Marla Fronczak and Jeri Colucy of AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois in the latest issue of . They offer a case study and highlight the advocacy role AAAs can play in creating age-friendly workplaces.

https://generations.asaging.org/building-age-friendly-workplaces-for-longevity/

Strengthen your expertise and prepare for what’s next in the field of aging.Online certificate programs from the America...
08/05/2026

Strengthen your expertise and prepare for what’s next in the field of aging.

Online certificate programs from the American Society on Aging and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology are back this fall. Choose from three programs designed to help professionals across the field of aging respond to emerging challenges and opportunities:

• Innovation & Social Impact in Gerontology
• Equity & Justice in Gerontology
• Ageism & Culture in Gerontology

Programs run online from Sept. 21–Nov. 20, 2026. Enrollment is open through Sept. 15. Learn more and enroll today: asaging.org/certificate-programs

ASA needs your unique expertise on aging to help shape the On Aging 2027 conference schedule.ASA members are invited to ...
08/04/2026

ASA needs your unique expertise on aging to help shape the On Aging 2027 conference schedule.

ASA members are invited to serve as volunteer peer reviewers, evaluating session proposals, and providing thoughtful feedback to help create an inclusive and engaging conference experience for the ASA Community.

Sign up by this Friday, Aug. 7, to lend your perspective to On Aging 2027: asaging.org/on-aging

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