Wednesday, March 13 | 1:00–2:30 PM

Tuesday, March 12 | 12:30–2:00 PM

By Mindy Haar and Tobi Abramson

EWA Member Activity:

In an effort to draw more geriatrics- and gerontology-trained providers into the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, EWA—with guidance from HRSA staff—created a guide (PDF) specifically for geriatrics and gerontology providers. The application cycle is open from now through April 16, 2013. We’d like to request your assistance with getting the word out:

By EWA Staff

By Carol Hegeman

Nothing in Uncle Morton’s (not his real name) life predicted that he, a retired professor of English literature who lived on the East Coast and was an avid devotee of New York City opera, theater and dance would die, at age 86, in a nondescript nursing home a continent away from the city and culture he held dear.

This story begins about two years after his retirement when, at age 67, he followed a newfound life partner to a small town on the West Coast. It was the first time he had lived with anyone other than his immigrant parents.

By Laurens Van Sluytman

Currently, there are more than 40 million elder Americans. African-American elders represent 8.4 percent, Latino, 6.9 percent, Asian or Pacific Islander, 3.5 percent and American Indian or Alaskan Native, 1 percent. Combined, people of color (POC) represent nearly 20 percent of the elder population. And according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders represent between 1.5 to 3 million, or 3.8 percent to 7.6 percent of the U.S. population.

By Natalie Chin

For the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, where families of choice are prevalent and the marriages of same-sex couples are not nationally recognized, advance directives are particularly important. They guarantee that rights are heard and respected during an individual’s most vulnerable time.

By ASA Staff