Grieving Families in New York State Deserve Better…from Governor Hochul
Many moons ago, we wrote on a piece of legislation called the Grieving Families Act in New York State. It’s time to revisit it, since a...
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Emily Trask
January 30, 2024, What Living as a Resident Can Teach Long-Term Care Staff, Transformation Tuesday
The Power of Empathy to Transform Care with Leslie Pedtke, L.N.H.A. and Jeffery Ahl, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
GPNYC Board
Gray Panthers FAQ: Is there a National Gray Panthers Entity?
A couple of months ago, we started a blog post series answering some frequently asked questions about Gray Panthers. And the question...
Emily Trask
Gray Panthers featured on Sidedoor podcast "Wrinkled Radicals" from the Smithsonian Institution
When Maggie Kuhn was forced to retire from the job she loved at age 65, her colleagues gave her a sewing machine as a parting gift....
Gray Panthers NYC Board
What is an Age-Friendly City?
In recent years, some of you may have heard about something called an age-friendly city. It is a big buzz term in the world of making...
Emily Trask
Creating unity for positive change in nursing homes, Michelle Arnot's Guest Column in McKnight's
Federal regulators’ recently proposed rule on nursing home minimum staffing standards seems to have exacerbated the divisiveness among...
GPNYC Board
Honoring Our Outgoing Gray Panthers NYC President, Jack Kupferman
At the end of the year, the President of Gray Panthers NYC, Jack Kupferman, will hand over the reins to our current Vice President,...
Michelle Arnot
Celebrate Gray Panthers NYC’s impactful year and join our Giving Tuesday campaign!
We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Highlights and invite you to be part of our projects in 2024. In 2023, we achieved record reach...
Jack Kupferman
GPNYC 2023 Legal Services Directory for Older People in New York City
In accordance with our core mission, Gray Panthers NYC is proud to introduce an updated 2023 version of our 2016 Legal Directory. This...
GPNYC Board
On Bicycles
Bicycles, and in particular, the question of how much they should be favored, is one of the most contentious transportation topics in New...
GPNYC Board
Where Does the Gray Panthers Name Come From?
A few weeks ago, we introduced a new series through which we answer questions about Gray Panthers. The question we’re talking about today...
Emily Trask
Disturbing Trend Alert: Increase in Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
We are witnessing an alarming increase in crimes against seniors, with a significant uptick in financial scams. One victim, Janet...
GPNYC Board
Addressing Age-Related Concerns in American Politics
A lot has been made in the news over the fact that many of America’s leaders are old. President Joe Biden is 80 years old, and would be...
Michelle Arnot
Winners of our 2023 Above & Beyond Awards
Watch the full Above & Beyond Awards presentation: The 2023 Above & Beyond Award Winners Bobbi Belasco Nominated by Karen Campbell Bobbi,...
Sophia Casale
One Mad Mom, Carrie Leljedal, Attends the Center for Innovation Conference in July
Two of the biggest leaders in the culture change movement partnered to host four days filled with camaraderie, excitement, and bright...
Emily Trask
Antidote to Ageism: Awareness and Appreciation - Happy Grandparents Day 2023!
A celebration of the timeless wisdom, boundless love, and cherished memories that grandparents bring into our lives—Grandparents Day is a...
Gray Panthers NYC Board
Answering Questions about Gray Panthers: Introducing a New Blog Post Series
If you mention the name “Gray Panthers” to someone, you may get some questions. Or, if you hear about Gray Panthers after never hearing...
Jack Kupferman
Intern Spotlight: Nellie Kochnari, The Elliott School of International Affairs
I have always had a passion for equality and human rights. My path revealed itself when I was told about the brutal murder of my great...
Jack Kupferman
Intern Spotlight: Breanna Walsh, George Washington University
As a GPNYC intern, I was able to utilize my academic knowledge, my passion and my energy to assist with projects advocating for greater...
Sophia Casale
Actions Nursing Home Administrators Can Take To Retain Their CNAs Who Go Above & Beyond
As we at Gray Panthers NYC prepare to announce our Above & Beyond award winners, we thought it would be fitting to share an excerpt from...
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