Are you worried about your driving skills? Are you uncomfortable when a friend or family member gets behind the wheel to drive? The National Institute on Aging's (NIA) Older Drivers AgePage describes [More]

Last week, I attended a learning exchange on aging in place sponsored by Habitat for Humanity International and AARP Foundation. The demographic shift toward a larger older population and recognition that most older individuals prefer to stay in their homes and communities as they age has led the venerable Habitat for Humanity to re-examine its practice of building new homes. Homes left empty due to foreclosure and homes occupied by elderly residents often need significant repairs and updates to make them more accessible and safe. AARP Foundation has sponsored [More]

What an amazing conference!The 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) took place at the White [More]

This past year has been incredible. As Executive Director of the White House Conference on Aging, I’ve been thrilled to travel the country and [More]

Over the past year, I've traveled all over America to hear from older Americans, caregivers, advocat [More]

I am 64 years old. There, I admit it. Women don't always want to admit their age, but there is one really good thing about seeing the decades roll by: I finally appreciate that "women's health" means different things at different times. [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]