Alliance for Aging Research

06/05/2026

Happy to all of our LGBTQ+ elders. Everyone deserves the right to age with dignity.

Tune in to one of our favorite episodes of with ZAMI NOBLA (National Organization of Black Le****ns on Aging) Founder Mary Anne Adams about what it means to age with Pride!

Episode Transcript Matt Thompson: Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Matt Thompson and I'll be your host. This episode is all about the power of community. As we observe pride, a time when LGBTQ+ plus folks celebrate their enduring....

06/05/2026

Vaccines help prevent serious illness and keep you healthy.

Learn more about the key role they play by watching Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress video series featuring clinicians:

06/04/2026

For more than 60 years, the Older Americans Act has provided vital support to vulnerable older adults.

So why is the administration proposing changes that could undermine this critical work? On the latest episode of The Check Up, Scott Frey and Edwin L. Walker discuss what’s at stake if the OAA IS defunded.

Tune in!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WKcSluygvkfYkzJ0WOKjt?si=572b679b69be4601

06/04/2026

Why is the administration proposing changes that could undermine the critical supports of the Older Americans Act?

On the latest episode of The Check Up, Scott Frey and Edwin Walker discuss what’s at stake if the OAA IS defunded. Link in bio.

06/04/2026

June 7 is , a day to celebrate those who have survived, inspire those recently diagnosed, gather of support for families, and amplify impacted communities.

Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting https://ncsd.org and following National Cancer Survivors Day .

Looking for Survivors Day Events in Your Area? Free Printables for Your Survivors Day Celebration Your free NCSD 2026 Publicity Toolkit is here! Here’s some inspiration for your NCSD event For Immediate Release: National Cancer

06/03/2026

Access, affordability, ambiguity: Who really benefits from federal prescription drug price policies?

In a recent article for Medical Economics, policy expert Adina Lasser explains what physicians need to know when patients ask about the changing prices of their medicines.

Read more:

A policy expert explains what physicians need to know when patients ask about the changing prices of their medicines.

06/03/2026

Medicare is complicated. That's why the Administration for Community Living is creating excellent resources to protect beneficiaries as they navigate their healthcare journey.

Here are 3 tips to Prevent Medicare Fraud:

ACL's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program shares three simple ways...

06/02/2026

Even California’s Strongest Man had to start somewhere!

On the latest episode of This Is Growing Old, we chat with physician and five-time California’s Strongest Man Dr. Andrew Mock about his fitness journey, and how you can start your own.

Tune in: https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/staying-fit-as-you-age-without-going-full-ironman/

06/02/2026

In a new article for This Is Alzheimer's, HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino underscores the importance of recognizing the early signs of .

Learn about often-overlooked symptoms and the progress being made to support people living with Alzheimer’s:

At HealthyWomen, we believe that better health starts with more reliable information and better understanding. And when it comes to Alzheimer’s, there is still so much more to understand.

06/02/2026

We are proud to be one of Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress 300 partners working together to share information on vaccines and help protect communities from infectious diseases. We look forward to furthering this important work alongside CVEEP.

Learn more: cveep.org