Class, race, and education level can determine housing availability for older Americans, as income distribution demonstrates.
Financial Challenges at Older Ages—and the Implications for Housing Options
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Averting a Housing Crisis and Shining a Light on Inequities in Elder Housing
‘I wanted to recognize the key role of the “shelters” in which most older adults live.’
Older Women, Older Black Workers Overrepresented in High-Risk Jobs
More than 24 percent of Black older workers are in frontline jobs, making them overrepresented in jobs with high exposure to the virus. This is especially true in the personal care and home health aide industry, where 21 percent of workers older than age 50 are Black, while only 10 percent of all older workers are Black.
Our National Shame: Little to No Funding for Elder Abuse Prevention and Response
Abstract Funding for elder abuse prevention and response is constrained and insufficient. There is no dedicated federal funding for state-administered Adult Protective Services programs, which differs substantially from federal support for child protective services. The departments of Justice and Health & Human Services fund grants for aspects of elder...
Older Workers Are Underrepresented In “Safe” Jobs in the COVID-19 Recession
‘In 2019, 34 percent of workers were ages 50 and older, totaling almost 53 million workers.’
Direct Care Work Is Real Work. It’s Time We See it That Way
‘If I could make a change, it would be for this field to show more appreciation for what we do.’
We Will Win the COVID Battle, But Will We Win the War Against Healthcare Inequities?
COVID-19 has highlighted our health system’s shortfalls, but it has also galvanized policymakers into action to achieve meaningful change. Thoughtful policy recommendations must address underlying community-level factors that promote social and health disparities.
From Epidemic to Longevity: The Evolving Story of Aging with HIV
‘People living with HIV often age into “no man’s land.” ‘
Future Proof: Where Research Meets Reality: On African American Elders, Equality, Equity, Health, Environment, Alzheimer’s and the Pandemic
Peter Kaldes and Karen Lincoln explore where her research on social and economic inequality and equity intersects with her community practice work with older African Americans who have Alzheimer’s and other mental health conditions, as well as the impact of the coronavirus on this same population.
Help Make the Grade: Tell Educational Leaders to Consider Older Adults When Reopening Schools
As members of communities that are struggling with school reopenings, you are a critical voice for all the older adults you serve. Tell your superintendents and elected officials that older adults must be considered when reopening schools.
As States Loosen Restrictions, Let’s Not Leave Older Adults Behind
‘I find I choose medication over food. And I need to take food with my medication. I try to balance, but I’m in between a hammer and a hard place.’
The Case for Racial Equity in Aging Has Never Been Stronger
‘Support older people, family caregivers and direct care workers who are immigrants, as these cohorts face additional biases and hurdles.’