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.

Services Not Reaching Atlanta’s Elder Koreans

Korea Daily, News Report, Jongwon Lee, Posted: Jan 09, 2012

Korean seniors in Atlanta are receiving fewer social services then their counterparts in the mainstream, despite the fact that their numbers are on the rise.

Alzheimer’s Studies May Help Prevent Shrinking Brains, “Silent Strokes”

CNN Health, News Report, Azadeh Ansari, Posted: Jan 04, 2012

New Alzheimer's disease studies suggest new ways scientists might eventually understand how to preventing the fatal brain disease.

The Future of Old Age in America

Unsilent Generation, Commentary, James Ridgeway, Posted: Jan 03, 2012

Bipartisan attacks on Social Security and Medicare mark an American turning point—away from compassion for elders to imagining them as “greedy geezers”?

Jobs Program for Older Americans Struggles

RedwoodAge.com, News Report, Pamela A. MacLean, Posted: Jan 02, 2012

Congress didn’t cut the nation’s only jobs program for low-income older workers for 2012. But 85 percent fewer seniors will get help than two years ago.

90-Year-Old Latina Brings Art to Life and Life to Her Art

Mundo Hispánico, News Report, Johanes Roselló, Translated by Suzanne Manneh, Posted: Jan 01, 2012

After 45 years in Atlanta, artist and art teacher Gloria Patiño just turned 90, bringing a new spirit to the growing number of Georgia’s Latino elders.

Scientists Gleaning Longevity’s Secrets From Okinawa to Loma Linda

HealthPolicyForum, News Feature, Rochelle Sharpe, Posted: Dec 24, 2011

Got longevity? Scientists are studying Okinawa, Sardinia and other “Blue Zones” high in those living to 100 for clues on how healthier living can benefit us all.

“Tax Holiday” News Coverage Misses Democrats’ Social Security Breach

New America Media, Commentary, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Dec 23, 2011

As Washington’s Democrats claim victory in extending the payroll tax cut, most media failed to report on a better way to help middle-class Americans.

Older Workers Face Bleak Prospects, Program Cuts

Twin Cities Daily Planet, News Report, Andrea Parrott, Posted: Dec 20, 2011

Contrary to media reports, older workers aren’t burdening the young by not retiring. They’re struggling and are most apt to be out of work for over 99 weeks.

Young and Old Protest in DC for Jobs, Unemployment Benefits

Investigative Reporting Workshop , News Report, Michael Lawson , Posted: Dec 10, 2011

Young and old protested Thursday on the Mall in Washington calling on Congress to extend the payroll tax holiday and unemployment benefits.

Occupy Oakland Takes on Foreclosure Crisis

New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Dec 08, 2011

Oakland protesters joined national Occupy Our Homes day by taking over foreclosed homes and calling for banks and mortgage lenders to start playing fair.