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 “Amidst Nationwide COVID-19 Surge, Health & Civil Rights Groups Secure Federal Approval of Revised Crisis Standards of Care Guidelines in Texas”
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Stakeholders Encouraged by Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 6, 2021—We commend Governor Newsom for his visionary leadership in spearheading California’s first Master Plan for Aging, which was released today. As “Stakeholders Encouraged by Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging”
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”
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”
Across California, Hospitals Are Making Matters Worse for Patients with Disabilities and Older Adults During Covid-19
AUGUST 27, 2020: Disability rights and older adult advocates from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Disability Rights California, Justice in Aging, and Independent “Across California, Hospitals Are Making Matters Worse for Patients with Disabilities and Older Adults During Covid-19”
Older Adults and People with Disabilities Challenge Discriminatory Surge Care Guidelines in COVID-19 Hotspots Arizona and Texas
July 20, 2020 In states that are hard hit by COVID-19 surges, older adults, people with disabilities, and people of color face a real risk “Older Adults and People with Disabilities Challenge Discriminatory Surge Care Guidelines in COVID-19 Hotspots Arizona and Texas”
Black Lives Matter
The past few days and weeks have laid bare the toxic racism and white supremacy that are woven into the fabric of America, every one “Black Lives Matter”
Justice in Aging Statement on Opening Too Soon
Justice in Aging is calling on state and local governments to retain strong social distancing measures to protect the health and safety of older adults “Justice in Aging Statement on Opening Too Soon”
Justice in Aging Rejects Ruthless Utilitarian Policies that Devalue the Lives of Older Adults
At Justice in Aging we believe care must be provided without consideration of age or age-related criteria, including criteria that cannot be operationalized without using “Justice in Aging Rejects Ruthless Utilitarian Policies that Devalue the Lives of Older Adults”
Medicare Patients Placed Under “Observation Status” Win Right to Appeal, Federal Court Orders
Media Contact: Vanessa Barrington 510-256-1200 vbarrington@justiceinaging.org March 24, 2020—Medicare beneficiaries who have been denied coverage for nursing facility services after transferring from hospitals because the “Medicare Patients Placed Under “Observation Status” Win Right to Appeal, Federal Court Orders”