By Kathy Greenlee Kathy Greenlee currently serves as the Senior Director of Elder Justice Initiatives for ADvancing States. She is the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging, appointed in 2009 by President Obama, and was the senior leader at the Department of Health and Human Services during the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The […]
What We’re Reading: June 7, 2021
This week: Peace Corps Volunteers help with the COVID Vaccine Effort, How nurse shortages affect people with disabilities and increasing government accessibility, PLUS the FDA approves a new device that detects autism AND we continue to celebrate PRIDE in What We’re Reading!
America’s Other Social Nemesis: Ageism and Elder Abuse
On June 15, the United National recognizes World Elder Abuse Day. In a time where even older celebrities such as Stan Lee can be a victim of elder abuse, this day is a reminder of the importance of paying attention to the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of older adults. In the beginning of [...]
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