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Since our founding in 1974, Gray Panthers has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. As we close out Older Americans...

May 22, 2024 Thank you for this opportunity. Gray Panthers is one of the recognized names in advocacy for older persons, and for issues...

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

Our first meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, will feature Caregiving Navigator by GPNYC's Board Member Ron Roel! This book lays out a...

Vincenzo Paolino (*1965 in Munich) is a certified specialist in geriatric care equipped with entrepreneurial spirit. He has a background...

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 Patient advocates and nursing home operators intent on shifting the traditional approach to skilled nursing care should...

Staff who take up residence in a nursing home for even just a few days are better equipped to transform care delivery and how the actual...

Frank Sinatra reflects on his career in the 1969 ballad, “My Way,” but Ol’ Blue Eyes may have been foreshadowing the journey of another...

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...

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....

Federal regulators’ recently proposed rule on nursing home minimum staffing standards seems to have exacerbated the divisiveness among...

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...

In accordance with our core mission, Gray Panthers NYC is proud to introduce an updated 2023 version of our 2016 Legal Directory. This...

We are witnessing an alarming increase in crimes against seniors, with a significant uptick in financial scams. One victim, Janet...

Two of the biggest leaders in the culture change movement partnered to host four days filled with camaraderie, excitement, and bright...

Happy Birthday, Maggie Kuhn! Thank you for your trailblazing spirit as the founder of the Gray Panthers, advocating for senior citizens'...

Listen to Michelle Arnot and Carrie Leljedal on the 45 Forward podcast with Ron Roel. Episode Description: One of the tragic outcomes of...

I am Michelle Arnot, representing Gray Panthers NYC, a member of the Stakeholder Group on Ageing. There is no doubt COVID19 has...