Between March and July 2020, nearly one-fifth of non-white women lost their jobs.
The Economics of Equity: The Outsized Impact of COVID on Older, Non-white Workers
read more
What Might it Mean for the United States to Achieve Equity for Older Adults of Color?
Some people are further behind not because of deficits within them, their families or their communities.
A Place to Be
‘Every one of us has a story. But not every one of us has a home.’
“How Much Time Do You Want for Your ‘Progress’?” Inequitable Aging for Diverse Sexual and Gender Minorities
SGM older adults and older adults of color are disproportionately affected by poverty and mental and physical health conditions.
Leaving No Older Adult Hungry During the Pandemic
Meals on Wheels quickly and safely ramped up food delivery to meet the rapid influx in demand and combat food insecurity among elders.
More Than Ever, COVID-19 Needs a Racial Justice Response
‘While we are all weathering this storm, we are not in the same boat.’
Building Older American Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
Barriers to adoption include perceived costs, availability and side effects.
Weathering the Storm: How Older Adults Will Help Drive States’ Economic Growth and Recovery
‘States with the oldest populations will experience the largest economic growth.’
Pandemic Education: Grandparenting in the New School
‘I made a simple resource list. Call here, go here, ask this person. Just call me.’
We Have Questions for the President Elect, What Are Yours?
These are just a few questions we have. What are your policy questions?
Beware Fraudsters Taking Advantage of the Pandemic
New COVID-19 related scams are proliferating.
COVID-19 Shows Why Direct Care Workers Deserve Better Jobs
The median wage for direct care workers increased by only 19 cents between 2009 and 2019.
Still Dedicated, Always Vigilant: The Direct Care Worker During COVID-19
‘Mentally, it affects you. I’m afraid of maybe being asymptomatic and giving it to my kids.’
The New, Old IBM
Around 2014, IBM adopted a new legal approach to fend off claims of age discrimination.
It’s Time to Meet the Needs of African American and Black Caregivers
‘More than a fourth of African American caregivers’ report having no family, friends or neighbors to help them.’
Health Disparities Facing Older Adults of Color amid COVID-19
Many policies consider a patient’s long-term survivability based on their existing health issues.
Will COVID-19 Change How We Care for Caregivers?
‘For caregivers, the juggling of family life and other responsibilities is normal.’
Work Left to Be Done After LTSS Scorecard Shows States’ Performance
‘Since the last Scorecard, half of states improved spending on HCBS.’
Aging While … Working for Yourself
A 60-year-old is three times as likely to launch a successful startup as is a 30-year-old.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aging: More Questions Raised, Study Needed
Some people with Autism Spectrum Disorder need lifelong support and are not able to function fully independently.