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Join the team and find out how you can help! Caregivers are partners in care, not visitors. During the COVID pandemic, family members across the country were denied access to loved ones in hospitals and nursing homes. Countless people died alone—without the comfort, advocacy, and love of those who knew them best. That must never happen again. Join us for an action-focused Transformation Tuesday as we fight for the Federal Essential Caregiver Bill, legislation rooted in the le

The 1960s generation was defined by its commitment to social change, civil rights, and persistent questioning of authority. As this generation transitions into elderhood, the antiquated “care system” must radically transform.   Historically, the shift from nuclear family support to institutional care was accelerated by the industrial revolution and the subsequent creation of Medicare and Medicaid  in the mid-1960s. While these programs provided essential funding, they also ce

Featuring: Susie Singer-Carter, Sherry Perry, Lori Porter Date/Time: Feb 12 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern   In collaboration with Art Against Ageism (AAA), please join us for a dynamic discussion about ageist and ableist policies and structures within long-term care in the United States and how films such as “No Country for Old People” help to expose their damaging impact.   AAA Co-Founder and Gray Panthers NYC Board Member Meg LaPorte will moderate a dynamic discussion with filmmaker

Gray Panthers NYC is thrilled to announce a new visibility campaign created by our friends at Openly Gray in partnership with FY Eye, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to amplifying messages for social good through its Public Service Announcement (PSA) Network. Thanks to this collaboration, our campaign will appear in older adult centers across New York City from November 21, 2025, through February 13, 2026. About the Campaign The campaign was created by the Openly Gra

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: A Call to Action 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. This event highlighted the importance of age-diversity in creating a more inclusive society. Moderated by board member Meg LaPorte , the program, “The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantli

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...