Policy Essays

Neoliberalism and the New Politics of Aging and Retirement Security

Crisis in Puerto Rico for the Elderly

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico on September 20th and the residents of the island remain in great need of assistance. Almost 3 months later the elderly receiving long term care assistance or in need of such care are among the most vulnerable in the wake of the disaster. Over 16% of Puerto Rico's population are elderly, 40% of them live at or below the poverty level. A high percentage

Overdoses, bedsores, broken bones: What happened when a private-equity firm sought to care for society’s most vulnerable

Public Long-term care programs, including medicaid funded programs, are increasingly being administered by for profit corporate health firms and funded through financial companies, especially private

The Older Americans Act of 1965

The Older Americans Act has provided essential community services for older people for over 40 years. The program capacity, however, to meet the needs of older people for services like Meals on