Justice in Aging

Justice in Aging is a national advocacy organization that fights senior poverty through law. Find us on BlueSky, Facebook, Threads, and Linkedin!

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

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[The John A. Hartford Foundation @johnahartford]

Thank you to @CMAorg, @JusticeInAging & others, @CMSgov is allowing appeals for when #OlderAdults get trapped by observation status.
Read "CMS Sets Medicare Appeal Pathway for Hospital Designations" in @modrnhealthcr to learn more: https://t.co/ASF8rv0Jp7
#AgeFriendly #aging

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

.@SocialSecurity approves or denies SSI/SSDI in part, by assessing if applicants can perform past work.

This June, it cut the relevant work period from 15 to 5 years.

Learn more about the new SSI/SSDI rules for applicants and beneficiaries: https://t.co/PgSTOtZmw5

[Bryce Covert @brycecovert]

A quarter million people have lost Medicaid since the unwinding began in April 2023. This is the story of two of them, a brother and sister who both qualified and yet both lost their coverage, and how it upended their lives. https://t.co/0JK3krfcU4

[NCLC @NCLC4consumers]

“Nursing homes’ aggressive debt collection practices can lead to serious financial consequences for caregivers and residents," said Anna Anderson @NCLC4consumers. Federal and state officials and courts must act to #ProtectConsumers. @justiceinaging https://t.co/jofSAYs9NT

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Home care is critical for many of us we age.

And research shows that older adults are happier and healthier when they can age in place, rather than in a nursing home. Yet, Medicare still leaves millions without the support they need.
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[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

The housing affordability crisis affects Americans of all ages, but older adults are particularly vulnerable due to fixed incomes and high medical costs.

In Virginia, as in the rest of the U.S., homelessness among single adults aged 50+ has skyrocketed.
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[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

No matter our age, disability, or class, we should be able to live without fear of being isolated or forced to live in an institution like a nursing home.

Investing in HCBS (home and community-based services) will enable more older adults to age in place with dignity.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone. https://t.co/GOdsf4xusa

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Social Security provides essential benefits that lift older adults out of poverty.

However, American Indian and Alaska Native elders receive fewer Social Security benefits than their Black and white peers. https://t.co/Rl8kZALNpb

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

@HHSGov From DC is Justice in Aging's weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. To receive From DC in your inbox as soon as its published, sign up for our mailing list. https://t.co/mcNMBL3KPx

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

In this week's From DC:

📣 Tell Congress to fund outreach to low-income Medicare enrollees

🔍 New @HHSGov analysis on capping enrollee spending on Part D drugs

✨ Funding opportunity for organizations serving older adult survivors of abuse

+ more

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[McKnight's Senior Living @_McKnightsSL]

Medicaid waiver wait lists have ‘devastating’ effect on older adults seeking assisted living, advocates say. https://t.co/Vq3SZTsS5i
@My_INALA

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Justice in Aging's Tracey Gronniger joined @ncpssm for a conversation about why Social Security is a lifeline for millions of older Americans, particularly women and communities of color.

Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/VGOShVTDKf

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Without access to in-home care, older adults like Dorothy Potter rely on family.

"It's very frustrating...I had to depend on family members, calling them and say, can you bring my groceries in the house for me or can you stop by and run the vacuum?"

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[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

This #GuardianshipAwarenessMonth, explore alternatives to guardianship, ongoing reform initiatives, and read Q&As with attorneys defending the due process rights of low-income older adults facing guardianship. https://t.co/7OEqUyE8Mf

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

The burden of Medicaid recovery falls disproportionately on communities of color and prevents families from building wealth through homeownership.

Our new issue brief details the harms of Medicaid estate recovery and pathways for its elimination. https://t.co/4lAW2I0E94

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Because no data exists to shed light on who is currently under guardianship, let alone why, little to nothing is known about guardianship’s impact on marginalized communities.
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[National Center on Elder Abuse @NCEAatUSC]

#Guardianship laws, terminology, practices, and procedures vary by state. Learn more about Guardianship, common elements, less restrictive alternatives, and the risks and red flags for abuse: https://t.co/CQbDQCRF0o

#GuardianshipAwarenessMonth @NCLERlegal

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Guardianship should only be used as a last resort.

Alternative solutions, such as powers of attorney and advance care directives, can provide the necessary help while preserving choice and autonomy for the people involved. #GuardianshipAwarenessMonth https://t.co/uMpVRtYYIr

[Justice in Aging @justiceinaging]

Join us at our upcoming webinar, Understanding Barriers to Accessing Personal Care Services in CA.

The webinar will cover:
- an overview of Medi-Cal personal care services and programs
- barriers to accessing these services
- policies to improve access

https://t.co/LpL2s3QICs