LeverAGE
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 29 episodes
LeverAGE
Latest Episodes
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...
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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, l...
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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 Dashb...
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28:24
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 t...
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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 Indigenou...
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