As COVID-19 cases surge in Utah and hospitals and ICUs become overwhelmed, the state is expected to start implementing its Crisis Standards of Care policy “Utah Prepares to Implement Crisis Care Standards That Deny Care Based on Age”
Author: Katrina Cohens
Katrina Cohens is based in Justice in Aging’s Washington, DC office and serves as the Database Manager.
Justice in Aging’s Statement on the Barrett Nomination
Justice in Aging condemns the Senate for rushing through the Supreme Court nomination and confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of “Justice in Aging’s Statement on the Barrett Nomination”
Issue Brief: 8 Recommendations for Health Plans Serving Dually Eligible Individuals to Center Equity: An Overdue and Necessary Response to COVID-19
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. “Issue Brief: 8 Recommendations for Health Plans Serving Dually Eligible Individuals to Center Equity: An Overdue and Necessary Response to COVID-19”
In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Justice in Aging joins our nation in honoring the life and work of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Throughout her career, Justice Ginsburg “In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)”
Imbalanced Commission Report Does Not Do Enough to Make Nursing Homes Responsible for Resident Safety and Quality of Life
On April 30, The Trump Administration announced the formation of a task force to develop recommendations to protect nursing home residents from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Imbalanced Commission Report Does Not Do Enough to Make Nursing Homes Responsible for Resident Safety and Quality of Life”
Diversity Training Can Help Break Down Racial Disparities Among Older Adults
Last week, the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum ceasing federal funding for certain diversity trainings that address topics such as white privilege “Diversity Training Can Help Break Down Racial Disparities Among Older Adults”
Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2021
Justice in Aging seeks an outstanding law student for its fourth annual Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2021. Given uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Racial Justice Fellowship for Summer 2021”
Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2021
Justice in Aging seeks an outstanding law student for its fourth annual Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2021. Given uncertainties presented by the “Colin Alexander Health Law Fellowship for Summer 2021”
California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations
California has committed to developing a Master Plan for Aging in order to meet the needs of older adults today and for generations to come. “California’s Master Plan For Aging: Oral Health Recommendations”
Fact Sheet: What Older Adults Need From Congress
As Congress negotiates a fourth package of COVID-19 response bills, Justice in Aging is demanding that lawmakers include the following top priorities that are critical “Fact Sheet: What Older Adults Need From Congress”