As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout bumps along and vaccinations for older adults have begun on a large scale, it is clear that, although supply is
“This blog post appeared originally on the American Society on Aging’s Generations Today online platform and is the second in a year-long collaboration between Justice in
Justice in Aging strongly condemns the recent string of violent attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults. In the past two weeks,
Filed February 5, 2021 People with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have a right to language assistance services when they visit a health care provider. Language
Trump Administration’s roll-back of a civil rights rule leads to life-threatening barriers for low-income older adults with limited English proficiency seeking health care during the
Washington, DC (February 3, 2021) On Tuesday, President Biden announced steps towards reversing the Trump Administration’s public charge rule that illegally targets older adult immigrants,
Marketplace: Online COVID Vaccination Sign-Up Poses Hurdles for Vulnerable Populations (February 1, 2021) For people who aren’t comfortable with technology or who aren’t online at
Vox: A Big Hurdle for Older Americans Trying to Get Vaccinated: Using the Internet (January, 27 2021) The United States is racing to vaccinate millions of
Earlier this month, Governor Newsom announced the state was opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to those age 65 and over, in addition to health care workers
CalMatters: California Throws Open COVID vaccines to anyone 65 and older (January 13, 2021) California is opening COVID-19 vaccines to all residents 65 and older
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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