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Hanging in the Balance: a day in the life of a low-income senior and her family caregiver
In honor of November as National Caregivers Month, I want to tell you about Margaret and Sadie. I went to Old Bridge Township, New Jersey last month
Five Considerations for Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Medicare Open Enrollment is in full swing now. It began October 15 and closes December 7. If you have Medicare, now is the time to brush up on your coverage and understand your options. Here are five tips to get you started…
Intersectional Advocacy in Health Care and Long-Term Services and Supports
Partnerships are at the heart of our work at Justice in Aging. I’m a staff attorney in Justice in Aging’s Los Angeles office. Much of
Advancing Health Equity for Older Adults
When John’s partner, Jack, moved into a nursing facility, the staff, who were uncomfortable assisting a gay man, let 16 days pass before helping him
Recap of the Democratic Debate through a Senior Poverty Lens
We watched the recent Democratic debate with hopes of hearing some plans for addressing the growing crisis of poverty and inequality in our nation. Would any of the candidates really talk about poverty? Would would any of them even mention the 6.4 million senior citizens living in poverty?
Ten Things You Should Know About Language Access Advocacy for Older Adults
Last month, CMS announced a first-ever plan to address health equity in Medicare. One of the major priorities is to improve communication and language access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This is important because of the sheer numbers of people it affects and because language barriers are a major cause of low-income older adults being unable to access the health care they need. Here are ten things you should know about language access advocacy for older adults.
