2015 News Archive


2015 Press Releases and Statements

National Campaign Challenges Older Drivers to Make a Plan Before Giving Up the Keys

December 15, 2015

Senate Reaffirms Support for Aging Programs that Help Millions of Older Americans
July 17, 2015

n4a Honors Innovative Programs that Promote Successful Aging in America
July 14, 2015

New Report Sheds Light on Challenges Facing Older Americans
June 23, 2015

Major Report on Livable Communities Released
May 6, 2015


2015 News Stories

Giving Up the Keys: Campaign Helps Seniors Stay Independent After Driving

December 15, 2015 | USA Today

Livability for All
December 2015 | Planning Magazine

Caring for Elders Often a Costly Quagmire
October 14, 2015 | Courier-Journal

Learning to Ride Mass Transit Equals Independence for Older People
October 11, 2015 | Washington Post

Will Uber and Lyft Make Our Parents’ Lives Easier?
September 11, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

Why Are There So Few Age-Friendly Cities?
August 12, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

As Denver's Senior Population Grows, So Do Worries About Health, Memory
August 5, 2015 | Colorado Public Radio

Do You Have a Transportation Plan for Retirement?
August 4, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

Many Older Americans Feel Prepared for Aging
July 31, 2015 | Health Day

National Survey Shines Light on Needs of Aging Populations
July 29, 2015 | Hamilton Journal-News

Obama Urges Preserving Security for Aging Americans
July 15, 2015 | Philadelphia Inquirer

What We Learned at the White House Aging Conference
July 14, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

Senior Issues Take Center Stage at White House, Center City Conference
July 13, 2015 | WHYY Radio

Caring for an Aging Family and Paid for It
July 12, 2015 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Northern Arizona Representative Participating in White House Conference on Aging
July 12, 2015 | Prescott Daily Courier

LGBT Advocates Hope to Use White House Aging Forum to Advance Agenda
July 11, 2015 | Washington Post

What is Missing from the White House Conference on Aging
July 9, 2015 | Reuters

Poll: Sandwich Generation Worried about own Long-term Care
July 9, 2015 | Associated Press

The VA Program that Pays for Long-Term Care for Vets
July 9, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

National Hotline Expects Surge in Senior Living Inquiries
July 1, 2015 | Senior Housing News

Older Americans Want Better Transportation Options
June 23, 2015 | PBS-Next Avenue

Transportation is Top Need for Seniors Calling for Help
June 23, 2015 | USA Today

Older Clients Need More Than a Retirement Plan
June 23, 2015 | Investment News

York County Community Foundation's Embracing Aging goes to Washington D.C.
June 2, 2015 | York Daily Record

Agency Looks for Ways to Make Larimer County Age-Friendly
May 24, 2015 | Loveland Reporter-Herald

Making Communities Livable for Residents of All Ages
May 17, 2015 | Arizona Star

Organizing Your Loved One's Information Before a Crisis Hits
May 15, 2015 | Dallas Morning News

Making Cities and Towns Livable for All Ages
May 11, 2015 | Next Avenue

The True Cost of Staying Home for Retirement
May 8, 2015 | CNBC

Larimer's Senior Population to Double within 15 Years
May 7, 2015 | Coloradoan

How to Build Livable Communities for Older People: Report
May 6, 2015 | Washington Post

Care-Transition Fumbles Highlight CMS' Reform Challenges
April 28, 2015 | Modern Healthcare

'Golden Girls' Gives Seniors Housing Ideas
March 20, 2015 | Dallas Morning News

Life Lessons: Brain Health
March 16, 2015 | WFMZ-TV

Older American Act Anniversary interview with Sandy Markwood
March 10, 2015 | Indiana Public Radio

Older Americans Act Limps Along at 50, Stressing Local and State Agencies
March 4, 2015 | Stateline

Medical and Security Alert System Now Available for Seniors 
February 26, 2015 | Prescott Daily Courier

Grant Connects Seniors to Public Transportation
January 29, 2015 | Fremont News-Messenger

Letter to the Editor on CCTP from Sandy Markwood
January 28, 2015 | Kaiser Health News

Seniors Take Manhattan
January 13, 2015 | POLITICO Magazine

Talking to Parents about Brain Health
January 9, 2015 | Bend Bulletin


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