Meet Venorica
Venorica, 70, works multiple jobs to support herself and her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her story is like that of many older women, especially women of color, whose dual roles as family caregivers and breadwinners continue into their 60s and 70s.
An older Asian woman looks thoughtfully out the window
Breaking Down Barriers So Older Women Can Get the Support They Need
Older women are at greater risk of aging in poverty than men.
An older Black person is standing outside a beige building, smiling energetically.
No Small Things: Person-Centered Care in Aging
Person-centered healthcare is essential to aging in dignity and choice. Every person deserves healthcare that is tailored to their unqiue needs and circumstances.
Photo of an older, Brown-skinned woman with a warm smile, wearing round glasses and a purple fleece jacket.
(Not) Making Ends Meet on SSI
We spoke to seniors at St. Mary's Center in Oakland about what it's like to try to stretch $889/mo to cover rent, food, medication, utilities, transportation, and all other expenses of living.
An older African-American man stands facing the camera in front of a staircase leading to a residential building. He is wearing a striped gray and black long-sleeve shirt.
Home Saves Your Life: Bill’s Story
"To age in dignity is a fight for the poor. You're giving another human a chance, and that's all we can have, is a chance."
A joyful moment between two women, one older and one younger, sitting close together on a couch. The older woman has short white hair and a floral blouse on. She smiles brightly. The younger woman has dark hair and leans in closely, laughing.
Advocacy Starts at Home
Sadie is one of 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. In this video, she shares the story of her family's struggle to keep her mother, Sadie, healthy and living in her own home.
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