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The Trump Administration’s Assault on Language is an Attack on Democracy
Words matter. They shape our policies, inform our laws, and define the way our government serves its people. Yet, the Trump...
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JOIN the WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism
The World Health Organization (WHO) has invited GPNYC to participate in a groundbreaking initiative to address ageism at a global level....
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Clarivate Acquires Transformation Tuesday Library
Gray Panthers NYC is proud to announce that Clarivate, a global leader in trusted insights and analytics, will acquire the archives of...
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Reflecting on the EINSTEIN Option Summit: A Landmark Event in Long-Term Care Innovation
From February 24-26, 2025, advocates, policymakers, and long-term care stakeholders gathered at the breathtaking Pere Marquette Lodge in...
Carrie Leljedal


Old Age is NOT Depressing
I suspect, like many of my students, family, and friends, you have an image of what an adult over the age of 65 looks like during a...
Dr. Sara Margolin


The Disability Squeeze Matters and is a Barrier to Achieving Genuine Autonomy
One of the more overlooked aspects of living or caring for a person with a disability is the multitude of extra costs for things like...
Zachary Morris, PhD


Gray Panthers NYC on the Start of the Second Trump Administration
First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not...
Brendan Birth


Dispelling Generalities about Dementia in Aging
Picture it—you’re ready to leave the house to get to an important appointment, and you can’t find your keys. Immediately, you think,...
Dr. Sara Margolin


The Cruelty and Illegality of ICE Enforcement in Long-Term Care Facilities
The recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at an assisted living facility is a shocking display of cruelty—and it is an...
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Why Isn’t the New York City Council Fighting to Preserve Traditional Medicare?
As was discussed in a previous blog post , Medicare Part C (also known as “Medicare Advantage”) puts recipients at a huge disadvantage ,...
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How Immigration Crackdowns Could Hurt Long-Term Care
Many policies, regardless of intention, come with unintended consequences. One proposed policy that could come with unintended...
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An Open Letter to the U.S. Mission Geneva on the Resolution on the Human Rights of Older Persons at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (HCR)
Dear U.S. Mission Geneva, We wish to draw your attention to the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations (UN), which will hold...
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Gray Panthers FAQs: Is There a Chapter in ________?
Amid the craziness of the election season, one thing we haven’t done in some time is our Gray Panthers FAQs series. However, we’re...
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Some Thoughts on the Killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
At this point, most if not all readers have heard that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed by Luigi Mangione. Given that Gray...
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Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Standards at Risk
Gray Panthers NYC is getting reports from advocates in the nursing home industry that as Congress is negotiating an end-of-the-year deal,...
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Tell Legislators and Governor Hochul: Increase the Personal Needs Allowance for People Living in Nursing Homes!
Since the mid-1980s, Big Macs have gone from $1.60 to $5.69. The price of gas has gone from $1.12 to…significantly more than that. But...
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Support the Age and Youth in Action Patch: Empower Scouts to Tackle Ageism!
We’re excited to launch the “Age and Youth in Action” Patch, a collaboration between Gray Panthers NYC and Girl Scouts of Greater New...
Emily Trask


Medicare Advantage: A Great Deal – Until You Get Sick
Medicare Advantage is terrific – just don’t get sick! I’ve been asked to submit a blog about my personal point of view about Medicare...
Irving Stackpole


Many Steps and Small Affairs: Inspiration After the Election
In an episode of the American version of The Office , Jim and Dwight, salesmen from the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, square off against...
Lynn Casteel Harper

Girl Scouts and Gray Panthers NYC Unite to Launch “Age and Youth in Action” Patch, Bridging Generations Through Community and Activism
In a powerful collaboration designed to bridge the generational divide, we are proud to announce our partnership with the Girl Scouts of...
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A Perspective on Overcoming Loneliness: Q&A with Pierre Lehu, a Co-Author of The Joy of Connections
What inspired Dr. Ruth to take on the role of Ambassador for Loneliness in NY State? When Dr. Ruth Westheimer heard that the Surgeon...
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Social Security and the 2024 Election
The 2024 election is approaching and the future of Social Security hangs in the balance, with proposed legislation and political agendas...
Mackenzie Jensen


Gray Panthers NYC on the New York State Equal Rights Amendment Ballot Proposal
Understandably, so much of the political focus is on the race for President of the United States. And yet, there are other important...
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Project 2025 and Human Rights (Wrongs)
We have already covered on this blog Project 2025 from a couple important angles: what it means for health care and what it means for the...
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