Justice in Aging seeks outstanding law students to work with us through summer and term-time internships and externships in each of our three offices: Washington, “Summer and Term-Time Internship and Externship Positions”
Author: Emma Ayers
Emma joined Justice in Aging in December 2014 as a writer and communications associate based in the Oakland, CA office. Emma serves as blog editor for the new Justice in Aging blog and assists with all written content for the organization. She also supports the communication team’s overall engagement and social media strategy.
A Dimming Dream Of Retirement In California
KPBS: A Dimming Dream Of Retirement In California (June 19, 2018). Each month, Rosanne Goodwin scours her one-bedroom apartment outside San Diego for possessions to “A Dimming Dream Of Retirement In California”
Oral Health for Older Adults in California: Advocacy Guide
New Advocacy Guide: Oral Health for Older Adults in California Oral health affects overall health – this is particularly true for older adults. Yet, access “Oral Health for Older Adults in California: Advocacy Guide”
Welcome to Summer 2018 Fellows and Interns!
This summer we're excited to have two fellows joining us for the inaugural year of our new Justice in Aging summer fellowship program and to "Welcome to Summer 2018 Fellows and Interns!"
Ideology threatens to trump facts in official Medicare handbook
Reuters: Ideology threatens to trump facts in official Medicare handbook (May 24, 2018). In September, the federal government will mail a handbook on Medicare enrollment “Ideology threatens to trump facts in official Medicare handbook”
‘Good Enough’ Is Not: Pushing Nursing Homes Past Mediocre Care
Aging Today: ‘Good Enough’ Is Not: Pushing Nursing Homes Past Mediocre Care (May 18, 2018). No one in their right mind would choose a new home “‘Good Enough’ Is Not: Pushing Nursing Homes Past Mediocre Care”
How Medicaid Work Requirements Will Harm Older Adults & Family Caregivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued guidance allowing states to condition Medicaid eligibility on fulfilling work and “community engagement” requirements. Under this policy, “How Medicaid Work Requirements Will Harm Older Adults & Family Caregivers”
Supporting Older Americans’ Basic Needs: Health Care, Income, Housing and Food
Older adults and their families strive each day to pay for health care and medicine, keep food on the table, have a roof over their “Supporting Older Americans’ Basic Needs: Health Care, Income, Housing and Food”
In-Kind Support and Maintenance in the SSI Program
Why do some individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits only receive $500 a month instead of $750? In many cases, the reason is “in-kind “In-Kind Support and Maintenance in the SSI Program”
Tax ‘Reform’ Puts Elders & the Safety Net at Risk
Aging Today: Tax ‘Reform’ Puts Elders & the Safety Net At Risk, (April 9, 2018). Even a few months into 2018, policymakers, reporters, economists, accountants “Tax ‘Reform’ Puts Elders & the Safety Net at Risk”
