LeverAGE

American Society on Aging
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LeverAGE is the latest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covering the politics of aging. Hear from policy experts, grassroots organizers and the ASA community as we push for stronger policies and better platforms for all of us as we age.

  1. 10/11/2025

    Designing for Dementia: Integrating Care into MPAs

    In this episode, we delve into how states are weaving dementia care into their MPAs. With a focus on early diagnosis, caregiver support, and cross-sector collaboration, this episode highlights innovative strategies that are helping states better support individuals living with dementia and their families.

    45 phút

  2. 04/11/2025

    State of Mind: How Aging Plans are Tackling Mental Health

    In this episode, we explore how states are integrating mental and behavioral health into their strategies for aging—addressing access, stigma, and the unique needs of older adults. From community-based supports to cross-sector collaborations, learn how mental health is being prioritized in planning for an age-friendly future.

    39 phút

  3. 07/10/2025

    Informed Aging: How Data Drives Better State Planning

    The second episode explores the importance of data for developing, implementing, and refreshing MPAs. Listeners will learn about the challenges of finding good data and how a new tool developed by West Health, the National Aging Readiness Dashboard, is helping to address this challenge.

    28 phút

  4. 09/09/2025

    Top 5 Things to Know About Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs)

    By 2030, older adults will outnumber children in the United States for the first time in history. That demographic shift will reshape our communities, systems, and priorities. The question is: how do we prepare? In this episode, we break down the Top 5 Things to Know About Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs)—statewide, cross-sector blueprints that align government, nonprofits, businesses, philanthropy, and advocates to make sure every American can age with dignity.

    24 phút

  5. 06/09/2024

    Hill Day 2024: Supporting Indigenous Elders Access to Obesity Care Options

    In the latest episode of the Leverage Podcast, we review the impactful events of Hill Day 2024. Joined by advocates from the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), the focus was to raise awareness about the unique needs of Indigenous Elders. This episode covers the discussions about the importance of improving access to obesity care for this community and the steps taken during Hill Day to influence policy and drive change. Tune in for an insightful conversation on advocacy, healthcare, and the future of elder care in Indigenous communities.

    45 phút

  6. 02/05/2023

    Engaging Older Adults as Climate Advocates: Barriers, Benefits and Solutions

    Alan Gutterman recently launched the Older Person’s Rights Project to advance awareness of the challenges and opportunities inherent in our increased longevity. In this podcast, he speaks with Karl Pillemer, professor in the Department of Psychology and professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, about what motivates people to get involved in advocating for climate issues, overcoming ageism, being open to intergenerational activities, and rethinking approaches to bringing older adults into the fold.

    35 phút

  7. 25/04/2023

    Climate and Older Adults as Advocates—Linking Hope to Action

    Alan Gutterman, a long-term partner and senior counsel in law firms, recently launched the Older Person’s Rights Project to advance awareness of the challenges and opportunities inherent in our increased longevity. In this podcast he speaks with Mick Smyer, who runs Growing Greener, Climate Action for a Warming World, and was Guest Editor of a recent Generations Journal issue on Climate Change, about how older adults can become more involved in solutions around climate change issues, rather than, as we so often see in the news, being solely passive victims of its impacts.

    32 phút

  8. 10/11/2022

    The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers & Call to Action

    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) released the comprehensive 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers in September, with hundreds of actionable recommendations and tactics for federal and state agencies, communities, employers and families. Spend a few minutes with The John A. Hartford Foundation’s Vice President Rani Snyder, ASA Board Member and Health and Well-being Advisory Council co-chair, as she talks with ASA’s Leanne Clark-Shirley about the strategy, how it came to life and why it’s important for you to weigh in. 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers & Call to Action  https://acl.gov/CaregiverStrategy   Submit comments to the national strategy here: https://acl.gov/CaregiverStrategy/Comments

    14 phút
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LeverAGE is the latest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covering the politics of aging. Hear from policy experts, grassroots organizers and the ASA community as we push for stronger policies and better platforms for all of us as we age.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    American Society on Aging
  • Năm hoạt động
    2020 - 2025
  • Tập
    29
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    Sạch
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    © 2025 LeverAGE
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