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
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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.
The Long Arm of Inequities and Minority Elders: Life Course Matters
Increased risk of chronic disease is best understood through the different periods of a person’s life as they interact and accumulate.
“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.
Covid-19 Will Change How We Address Aging, Equity and Longevity—Three Lessons from the Pandemic
‘As we turn toward recovery, we must rebuild our health and social systems to be more equitable.’
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.’
Tech and Aging and Why It Matters to You
‘The digital divide is real and it is deep.’
Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program Wants You to Apply
‘The program aims to create a cadre of leaders who will serve as change agents in health and aging policy.’
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?
Remembering Dr. Philip R. Lee and His Legacy of Equitable Healthcare
Dr. Lee helped to use Medicare as an engine for change.
My Day as a Poll Worker
I would spend the day helping people to vote for candidates whose values I didn’t share.
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.’
Supporting People Living with Dementia During COVID-19
Caregivers were no longer able to keep their work schedules and became isolated with their care recipients in the home.
ASA’s Last-minute Voting Tips
‘Don’t let anyone intimidate you.’
Black Americans are Dying Before Their Time
‘Death rates of Detroit elders still remain 2 to 2 ½ times higher than their counterparts.’
Peter Kaldes: Trust Your Vision and Be Nimble, Responsive, Resilient
‘But listening alone is useless if you also don’t have empathy.’