LeverAGE
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Missouri and Illinois Join the Growing Movement for Multisector Plans for Aging
American Society on Aging's Patrice Dickerson is joned by Michelle Hoersch from the Illinois Department on Aging and Mindy Ulstad from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This episode explores the growing national...
Brain Health Across the Life Course
This episode explores brain health across the life course—from early development and midlife prevention to cognitive impairment and dementia in later life—and examines the implications for policy, health system transformation, and care delivery...
Data and Aging: How State Aging Dashboards Drive Accountability
This episode of LeverAGE explores how states are using interactive aging data dashboards to turn Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) into measurable, trackable policy action. Drawing from emerging examples in California, Colorado, Maryland, Nort...
The U.S. Healthcare System Through Older Adults’ Eyes
This episode explores the U.S. healthcare system as viewed through the experiences of older adults, drawing from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America data. The discussion highlights how older adults rely heavily on the healthc...
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 bette...