ASA Generations Journal Spring 2025: The Promise of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem
The American Society on Aging (ASA) has released the spring issue of their journal, Generations, titled "The Promise of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem." The issue is guest edited by Karon L. Phillips, PhD, and Megan Wolfe, JD, of Trust for America’s Health.
In "The Promise of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem," authors connect our health, where we live and work, and who delivers our care as we age, reminding us why investing in collaboration is essential.
The first five articles offer a level-setting discussion at an ecosystem level:
- The History and Imperative of the Age-Friendly Ecosystem, by JAHF's Terry Fulmer, Jane Carmody and Catelyn Edwards
- Principles and Approaches for Unifying an Age-Friendly Movement by Emily A. Greenfield and Kathy Black
- The Impact of Cumulative Inequities on Older Adult Health by Deborah Carr
- The Evolution and Promise of Age-Friendly Ecosystems in Rural Communities by Rebecca Yeboah, Laura B. Hudson and K. Piper Martin
- Co-creating Age-Friendly Futures by Tine Buffel
The next six articles offer a systems-level perspective:
- Age-Friendly Public Health Systems by J. Nadine Gracia, Karon Phillips and Megan Wolfe
- Equitable Adoption of the 4Ms in Age-Friendly Care by Laura Howell Nelson
- Building Livable Communities by Bill Armbruster and Dalan Hwang
- The Role of Age-Friendly Universities in the Age-Friendly Ecosystem by Aaron Guest
- The Promise of Age-Friendly Workplaces by Jody Shue
- Dementia-Friendly Communities as a Catalyst for Cross-Sector Collaboration by Mary Ek, Darya Rahbar, Ginny Biggar and Traci Wilson
The final five articles look forward:
- Leveraging Disability Partnerships and Policies to Advance Age-Friendly Ecosystems by Alison Barkoff
- Advancing an Age-Friendly Ecosystem in Mississippi by Kina White and Kaye Bender
- Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Tribal Elders in Washington State by Marci Getz and Barbara Juarez
- State Multisector Plans for Aging Can Promote a More Coordinated “Ecosystem” for Older Adults by Carrie Graham
- Creating a Harmonious Age-Friendly Ecosystem that Delivers by Karon Phillips, Megan Wolfe and Jody Shue
Go to the ASA Generations spring 2025 issue.
Learn more about Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS).
Learn more about the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support of AFPHS.
