New America Media: Elders

NAM original coverage and ethnic media articles on ethnic elders and policy in America. For more information on NAM's ethnic elder coverage, contact Paul Kleyman at pkleyman@newamericamedia.org.

"People's Pension" Author: Social Security Cuts Would Hurt Ethnic Families Most

New America Media, Question & Answer, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Jul 31, 2012

“People’s Pension” author Eric Laursen says calls to cut Social Security by both parties could harm ethnic elders and older women the most in the years ahead.

Most Aging Latinos Struggle, Some Get Active, Inspiring Others

Alianza News/New America Media , News Feature, Gerardo Fernandez, Posted: Jul 30, 2012

As Latino boomers approach retirement, many struggle with little income or health coverage, but some are finding new purpose.

Voter Photo ID Laws Have Harsh Impact on Poor, Elderly and Minority Voters, Study Says

New America Media, News Report, Khalil Abdullah, Posted: Jul 21, 2012

States' voter ID requirements pose a daunting challenge to many -- especially to people of color.

AARP Study: Ethnic Elders Slammed Hardest by Foreclosures

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Jul 19, 2012

Foreclosures have shaken up home security for millions of seniors, says a new AARP report, especially ethnic elders living a “Nightmare on Main Street.”

Silicon Valley Closing in on $2.6 Trillion Baby Boom Market

Sing Tao Daily/New America Media, News Feature, Sugar Wang, Posted: Jul 19, 2012

Intel’s Marc Yi is among experts at a recent Silicon Valley meeting who are increasing tapping into the $2.6 trillion baby-boomer market.

Native American Tribe Races to Preserve Endangered Language

New America Media, News Report, Jessica Cheung, Posted: Jul 18, 2012

The Chukchansi tribe recently donated $1 million to CSU Fresno, in an effort to save their language from extinction.

Rebirth of Baby Boomers--New Markets, Technology Create Connections and Jobs

Alianza News/New America Media, News Report, Gerardo Fernandez , Posted: Jul 13, 2012

New products for aging boomers and seniors took center stage at a recent Silicon Valley conference pushing against America’s “anti-aging” culture.

Multicultural Boomer Power Flexes Creative Business Muscle in Silicon Valley

India West/New America Media, News Report, Richard Springer, Posted: Jul 10, 2012

New-tech entrepreneurs met in Silicon Valley to show innovations from preventing arthritis degeneration to helping with eldercare for families of many cultures.

As "Lone Deaths" Rise in U.S., Korean Elders "Reverse Immigrate" Home

Korea Daily /New America Media, News Feature, Jongwon Lee, Posted: Jul 09, 2012

As Korean elders in the U.S. increasingly find themselves isolated and dreading a “lone death,” some are “reverse immigrating” home to age with friends and family nearby.

A “Lone Death”-- Elderly Korean Immigrants' Worst Nightmare

Korea Daily/New America Media, News Feature, Jongwon Lee, Posted: Jul 06, 2012

Korean elders in the U.S. increasingly find themselves without friends of family and dreading a “lone death,” such as Chun Cha Frank suffered during last year’s holidays.