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Now that the shutdown has gone on for a little while, some of us may have seen by now a number of “How does the government shutdown affect ______?” articles. But given Gray Panthers’ history of advocating for the rights of older persons, we want to focus on how the shutdown affects older persons. Here are a few notable ways in which the shutdown affects older persons: Financial Challenges for Federally Funded Health Centers Federal dollars is (obviously) a major source of rev

The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantling Ageism Transformation Tuesday | September 2025 Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC During the September 2025 Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC explored one of the most effective ways to fight ageism: bringing generations together. Moderated by board member Meg LaPorte , the program, “The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantling Ageism,”  featured a lively, intergenerational panel that included Ashton Applewhite , author of This Chair Ro

My presentation on behalf of the constituency of older persons is, at its heart, an invitation . We all know that progress for humanity...

From its earliest days, Gray Panthers has stood for justice across generations. What began as a grassroots movement in the United States...

“You’re too young to have that problem.” “That’s just for old people.”   Chronic illness doesn’t discriminate. Old age is not just...

Join us for an age-diverse panel of individuals for a discussion that encompasses a new concept from Ashton Applewhite, called "YODA --...

This July marks a milestone we must celebrate—and protect. Sixty years ago, the Older Americans Act (OAA) became law and reshaped what it...

Since the 1990s, various industries have been using “age simulation suits” to demonstrate to individuals working with (e.g., healthcare)...

Join Gray Panthers NYC for a powerful conversation with cultural critic and activist Margaret Morganroth Gullette, author of American...

Last week, my car was in the shop and my husband drove me to work and came at the end of the day to pick me up. One of my coworkers, who...

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...

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,...

We’re excited to launch the “Age and Youth in Action” Patch, a collaboration between Gray Panthers NYC and Girl Scouts of Greater New...

In an episode of the American version of The Office , Jim and Dwight, salesmen from the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, square off against...

In a powerful collaboration designed to bridge the generational divide, we are proud to announce our partnership with  the Girl Scouts of...

What inspired Dr. Ruth to take on the role of Ambassador for Loneliness in NY State? When Dr. Ruth Westheimer heard that the Surgeon...

An Official United Nations Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing Side Event New York, N.Y. – Three leaders in the anti-ageism movement will...

Several weeks ago, fashion celebrity Iris Apfel died at the age of 102. Many have talked about her eye-catching outfits, her personality,...

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...

Gray Panthers was founded on and is perhaps best known for its stance on issues that combat ageism and advocates for the rights and...