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Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) continues to generate intense debate in New York State and across the country. Who has the right to decide how we die? What protections exist? What does the Medical Aid in Dying Act that was recently signed into law in NY entail? Join us for a timely and thoughtful conversation with David C. Leven, JD, a nationally respected advocate and policy leader in end-of-life care. With decades of experience advancing patient rights, palliative care reform,

This month’s Transformation Tuesday made one thing unmistakably clear: isolation is not a “visitor policy” issue—it’s a human rights issue.  The Essential Caregivers Act is about ensuring that no resident in a nursing home or other Medicare/Medicaid-certified long-term care setting can be cut off from the person who knows them, steadies them, advocates for them, and helps them survive— even during emergencies. 1) The cost of separation is real—and it compounds fast Mary Danie

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

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

Transformation Tuesday | November 25, 2025,   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Speaker:  Amy Paul, Founder of Heirloom Words As we closed out our 2025 Transformation Tuesday season, Amy Paul invited us to think not just about what  we leave behind, but how  we want to be remembered—and how our words can carry love, wisdom, and comfort long after we’re gone. This session reframed “legacy” from dollars and documents to something more human: the stories, values, and hard-won lessons

Money, possessions, and genetics aren’t the only things we pass down. A Legacy Letter—sometimes called an Ethical Will—is a timeless way to share your values, life wisdom, and love with those who matter most. In this special Transformation Tuesday session, Amy Paul will guide participants through the art and importance of creating a Legacy Letter—an ancient practice that has reemerged as a meaningful tradition for families today. Together, we will explore how to begin, what t

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

Transformation Tuesday | July 2025   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Caregiving touches every life. Whether we’ve been caregivers, are caregivers, will be caregivers, or will one day need one, the experience binds us all. At this month’s Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC  brought together three remarkable advocates to explore what true partnership in caregiving looks like—and why it matters. Moderated by Carrie Leljedal , GPNYC Vice President and family advocate, the con

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