At this time of year, many of us are already gathering, or thinking about gathering, with our families or friends to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, or the New Year. As well as a time of expectation and excitement, it may also be the only time of year that we see loved ones who live across the country or the globe. Whether you are traveling or welcoming friends and family into your home, coming together provides a wonderful chance to share memories, to exchange stories—and to check-in on how everyone is doing. [More]

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us find ourselves in a whirl of shopping, decorating, cooking, and celebrating. But even with this jumble of activities and festivities, at the very top of many of our holiday “to do” lists is a single item—returning to the places and communities we call home. [More]

Thursday, December 11th, 2014, from 4:00-5:00 PM EDT, the White House Conference on Aging will host a webinar on multiple chronic conditions, in partnership with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will host the 21st Century Challenge for Healthy Aging: Balancing Living Well with the Reality of Multiple Chronic Conditions Webinar. Registration is open... [More]

Many of us are already preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations. Turkey and football, and perhaps travelling to wherever we call home, will be on many of our menus for the day. But whatever your plans, Thanksgiving is, above all, a time for family—however you define it. [More]

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Encore 2014 Conference in Tempe, Arizona. Encore is a national non-profit that’s building a movement to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to solve social problems. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with this year’s winners of “The Purpose Prize.” [More]

In recent weeks, I’ve continued to engage with older Americans, families, caregivers, researchers, and leaders in the aging field as we prepare for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging.

I had a wonderful listening session with the California Commission on Aging in Sacramento and a terrific one in Chicago with the Older Women’s League. In New York City, I met with [More]

Preparations for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging are in full gear. Older adults are an essential part of the fabric of American life, and the Conference offers an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older Americans to our economy, families, and community. Throughout the next year, we will engage in a national dialogue with Americans of all ages to celebrate and support the health, and well-being of older Americans. This will culminate [More]