AARP: Another COVID-19 Challenge: Vaccinating the Homebound (March 4, 2021) Among the many challenges in getting COVID-19 vaccines into as many arms as possible, one
California Health Report: Hospitalized for COVID-19 and No Information: What Californians Who Speak an Indigenous Language Often Face (February 18, 2021) Tens of thousands of
AARP: What’s Race Got to Do with Getting your COVID-19 Vaccine? (February 17, 2021) The latest data analyzed by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) shows
Washington, DC—Today, a coalition of civil rights groups and legal scholars announce the release of a new report: “Examining How Crisis Standards of Care May
Stateline: Without a Ride, Many in Need Have no Shot at COVID-19 Vaccine (February 1, 2021) While state and local governments have been busy planning
Justice in Aging has updated its essential guide, 25 Common Nursing Home Problems—& How to Resolve Them. The revised guide includes, among other things, COVID-19
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.
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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