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UNO’s Julie Masters Highlights the Importance of Nebraska’s Area Agencies on Aging

  • published: 2025/05/20
  • contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
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Julie Masters, Ph.D., professor and Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), was featured in the Nebraska Examiner, discussing the crucial role of Nebraska’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Masters emphasized that AAAs provide essential services like meal delivery, in-home assistance, and case management to support older adults, particularly those living alone or in rural areas.

💡 Why it matters: Masters stressed the growing and complex needs of Nebraska’s aging population, urging continued investment in these programs to ensure that older adults receive the care and support they require. Her commentary highlights the vital role AAAs play in helping older Nebraskans maintain independence and quality of life.

📸 The big picture: As Nebraska’s population continues to age, Masters’ insights underscore the need for sustained funding and support to meet the increasing demand for services that promote aging in place.

For more on how Area Agencies on Aging are supporting Nebraska’s older adults, read the full commentary on the Nebraska Examiner and Yahoo! News.

Read the full article on the Nebraska Examiner
Read the full article on Yahoo! News

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