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.

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.

Did Supreme Court Get Pat on Back—While It Kicked Poor in Shins?

New America Media, News Analysis, Steven P. Wallace, Posted: Jun 30, 2012

The Supreme Court may deserve a pat on the back for its health care decision, but it’s Medicaid ruling may well have kicked ethnic groups in the shins.

Supreme Court Decision on Medicaid Honors the Past, Protects the Future

New America Media, Commentary, Toni Miles, Posted: Jun 29, 2012

Health policy expert Toni Miles, MD,PhD, praises the Supreme Court’s upholding of Medicaid’s expansion to protect the youngest and oldest Americans.

Advocates Hail Supreme Court Decision--Worry at Law’s Shortcomings

New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Jun 28, 2012

Millions already benefiting from “Obamacare” and their advocates are hailing the Supreme Court ‘s decision to uphold the law. But battles lie ahead.

Screaming Queens and Queer Teens at First Pride Youth-Elders Brunch

New America Media, News Report, Jessica Arevalo, Posted: Jun 24, 2012

Shared history and struggle were the fare at San Francisco’s First Youth First Annual Youth and Elders Brunch, kicking off the Trans March and Pride weekend.

$3 Million Fraudster Sentenced to Five-Year Prison Term

India-West, News Report, Sunita Sohrabji, Posted: Jun 22, 2012

Former hedge fund manager Krittibas Ray was sentenced June 15 to 65 months in prison for bilking his investors out of more than $3 million, under a plea deal he made with prosecutors.

The Great Retirement Squeeze—Pension Cuts Mean Poverty for Future Elders

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Jun 13, 2012

U.S. retirement is being squeezed by the recession, pension cuts and calls to reduce Social Security. Ethnic workers are especially at risk.

When Alzheimer’s Meets Race, Black Caregivers Face Toughest Challenges

Twin Cities Daily Planet/New America Media, News Feature, Andrea Parrott, Posted: May 30, 2012

Juanita Williams thought she was tough until Chuck got Alzheimer’s. Black caregivers often meet their biggest challenges between home and nursing home.

Seniors Grow Old Under Debt

The Baltimore Sun/New America Media, News Report, Hanah Cho, Posted: May 29, 2012

Credit counselors and attorneys see an increasing number of elders seeking financial help and bankruptcy protection, often because of health care bills.

Alzheimer’s at the Outset—A Black Family Coping at the Crossroads

Twin Cities Daily Planet/New America Media, News Report, Andrea Parrott, Posted: May 27, 2012

For one African American couple an Alzheimer’s diagnosis meant getting beyond the denial common in black families and finding support and understanding.