‘The mood of the country seems to be not so much a desire for change as a desire for normalcy.’
The Older White Male Ticket and How We Got Here
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Undeterred: Three Voting Advocates on Why They Persist
‘Voting is such a fundamental right.’
Future Proof: Advancing Racial & Social Justice for Direct Care Workers
In this episode of Future Proof, Peter Kaldes talks with Robert Espinoza, Vice President of Policy for PHI, about issues of equity and justice and how they intersect with the work he does in advocating for the direct care workforce and pushing policy change in long-term care.
Future Proof: How to Ally with Older Adults Facing Systemic Discrimination & Marginalization
In this episode of Future Proof, Denny Chan, senior staff attorney at Justice in Aging, addresses civil rights for older adults and how the heterogeneity of this population means paying attention to the intersection between age and other protected identities.
Future Proof: Racial Disparities and Racist Reactions to COVID-19, Plus Aiming for Equity in the Navajo Nation
In this episode of Future Proof, Peter and Larry discuss issues of equity and justice and how they intersect with Larry’s work with older adults in the Navajo Nation.
Future Proof with Ai-jen Poo
Ai-jen Poo and Peter Kaldes discuss domestic worker rights, immigration, racial justice and more on this episode of Future Proof.
The Direct Care Worker: Protector During the Pandemic
While we will never unsee the grief and sadness of people who have lost family and friends too soon, we will also never unsee the courage of workers who have taken care of us in unimaginable circumstances.
Building Empathy and Understanding through Shared Experiences
Embodied Labs is committed to developing immersive training for professional and family caregivers that’s based on the authentic experiences of individuals who have been marginalized.
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.’
Elizabeth White: Ensure Everyone Has a Seat at the Table, and Listen
“There’s an opportunity to think about how people can live richly textured lives on moderate incomes. People will be living longer on less. I think there’s this place where the sustainability movement and the aging phenomenon intersect.”
U.S. Masters Swimming is for Everyone
US Masters Swimming thinks swimming is for everyone. And they’re working to make that a reality for older adults across the country.
Reimagining Housing for Aging in Place, or Infrastructure for Flattening the Next Curve
We need to ensure that added years can be lived joyfully and with dignity, and in a way that does not bankrupt individuals, families and society, while overwhelming our healthcare system.
The promise of technology for older adults: ephemeral or essential?
‘The high expectations we have held out for technology simply have not been met.’
Kevin Prindiville: Have a clear sense of your values and social-emotional intelligence
“We need passionate, innovative, strong, committed leaders in this space. …. If you are a helper, solver, advocate or changemaker, there is not a better place for you to be using your talents today.” -Kevin Prindiville
Providing the Value They Have Earned: Addressing Direct Care Worker Needs Through Pay, Training, Innovation and Legislation
The future of long-term care for older adults has never been more essential, yet never more precarious
AARP Foundation programs respond to pandemic-exposed inequities for elders
AARP Foundation MySavingsJar empowers vulnerable elders to start a monthly savings habit.
Financial Challenges at Older Ages—and the Implications for Housing Options
Class, race, and education level can determine housing availability for older Americans, as income distribution demonstrates.
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...