Around 2014, IBM adopted a new legal approach to fend off claims of age discrimination.
The New, Old IBM
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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.
Older Workers Face an Unemployment Gap not Seen in Nearly 50 Years
Six months after the initial burst of layoffs and furloughs, older workers continue to lose jobs at higher rates.
What the Market Will Bear: On Drug Pricing and Potential COVID Treatments
Prior to Medicare Part D, the market wouldn’t bear much, in the way of pricey medications.
Rosalynn Carter Institute Finds Caregivers Are in Crisis
“Self-care has become a thing of the past,” said one caregiver.
For Supporters of Social Security, This Year’s Election is Crucial
Social Security’s one shortcoming is that its vital benefits are too low.
RBG and the Audacity of Wanting to Work
‘As long as I can do the job full steam, I will be here.’
Five questions to ask the Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett
‘If the ACA were found to be invalid, millions of older adults will lose life-saving healthcare coverage.’
Surviving the New Normal
What calamities have you survived? How did you do it?
Ramsey Alwin: The Aging Sector Is Ripe with Opportunities and Challenges; Be Transformational
“We need more curious minds and passionate advocates to join the movement to ensure equitable aging for all regardless of race or ethnicity, gender, education, income or ZIP Code.”
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and COVID-19: Overlaying Risks, Uncertain Outcomes
Nearly 6 million children live in grandparent-headed households in the United States. What impact will COVID-19 have on these families?
Older Voters Will Vote, But Not as a Bloc
‘They are not a monolith or a lock for either party. How older adults vote depends upon who they are and where they live.’
What Will Candidates Say About Medicare This Election?
Biden’s proposal would give the HHS Secretary authority to negotiate drug prices.
The Older White Male Ticket and How We Got Here
‘The mood of the country seems to be not so much a desire for change as a desire for normalcy.’
Are Presidential Candidates Even Thinking About Aging?
‘Gallup found that 54 percent of respondents ages 65 and older support recent racial justice protests.’