ABC News: Elderly Advocates Concerned About COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Homebound Patients (January 16, 2021) Mass vaccinations sites could help speed up vaccinations for some,
U.S. News & World Report: For Many Seniors, Whether They Get a COVID-19 Vaccine May Depend on Their Families (January 14, 2020) As seniors begin
Washington, D.C.—Today, amidst an unparalleled rampant spread of COVID-19 infection throughout the country and the looming specter of care rationing as hospitals become overwhelmed, civil
COVID-19 is disparately impacting older adults, people with disabilities and those with underlying health conditions, communities of color, and people with limited income and wealth.
ABC News: Feds Unveil Plan to Reduce Suffering for Nursing Home Residents and Staff Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, September 17, 2020 An independent commission set up
Barrons, Nursing Home Commission Reveals Divisions Over Response to Covid-19 and Recommends Immediate Improvements, September 17, 2020 An independent commission set up by the Trump
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront longstanding racial disparities in our healthcare system, and data show that older adults – especially older adults
AUGUST 27, 2020: Disability rights and older adult advocates from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Disability Rights California, Justice in Aging, and Independent
Guest Blog for NheLP: Health Disparities Facing Older Adults of Color amid COVID-19 (August, 24, 2020) The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for nearly all communities across the
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the unmet needs of low-income older adults across the country, as well as the disparate impact a public health
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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