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📰 New on the Gray Panthers NYC Blog:How the Government Shutdown Affects Older Persons As the shutdown drags on, headlines focus on broad impacts—but what about older Americans? From federally funded health centers losing vital support, to the loss of key Medicare programs, to disruptions in Social Security services, the effects are real and far-reaching. Gray Panthers NYC takes a closer look at how this political stalemate threatens the well-being of older persons—and why bipartisan action is urgently needed. 👉 Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/ePWXVdDh #AgeJustice #GrayPanthersNYC #OlderPersons #GovernmentShutdown #Advocacy

🧩 Think of your brain as a savings account — and every crossword clue as a deposit. In her latest blog for Gray Panthers NYC, Michelle Arnot explores cognitive reserve — the brain’s ability to adapt, reroute, and stay sharp through a lifetime of learning and wordplay. 🧠 Discover why crosswords aren’t just puzzles… they’re brain training in disguise. 👉 Read the full post: Cognitive Reserve: Why Wordplay Keeps the Brain in the Game https://lnkd.in/eM2-T5qZ #GrayPanthersNYC #BrainHealth #AgeingIsYourFuture #CognitiveReserve #LifelongLearning #Wordplay

🎖️From younger to older veterans, long-term care needs are complex. Does the system care enough to adapt? Join us Oct 28, 2 PM ET with Ashton Stewart. https://lnkd.in/e8y3TKNq #Veterans #AgeJustice #GrayPanthersNYC

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Nursing homes in states that adopted essential caregiver programs during COVID saw antipsychotic use decline, underscoring the need to avoid resident isolation in future health crises, researchers say. https://lnkd.in/eF3Fjisx

Ageism runs in all directions—and so does the power to end it. See what we learned when youngers and olders joined forces for The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantling Ageism (YODA). 🎬 Here's the recap and replay → https://lnkd.in/e5xMDFpz

🥳Welcome to the GPNYC Board, Alex Eshelman! Based in Brooklyn, Alex Eshelman is Associate Director of OPEN DOORS, a non-profit artist collective supporting the creativity and leadership of Black and Brown wheelchair users. A Cornell University graduate and musician, Alex brings passion for disability justice, creativity, and community leadership to the GPNYC Board. We’re excited to welcome him to the team!

“Every one of us is ageing—including every child and every youth. This is the common denominator of humanity.” At the UN Youth Forum, Jack Kupferman of Gray Panthers NYC delivered a powerful invitation for partnership across generations—calling on youth and older persons to work together to achieve  the SDGs. 🌍🤝 #AgeJustice #UNYouthForum #IntergenerationalAction #GrayPanthers #UN #EradicateAgeism

🚨 No Kings March — October 18, 2025 | NYC 🚨 Join Gray Panthers NYC and allies for the “No Kings” March on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in New York City. This powerful action will bring people together across generations to stand for democracy, equality, and justice — rejecting authoritarianism in all its forms. 📍 Location + Time: TBD ✅ Details will be sent to all who RSVP. Be part of this historic march. Add your name below to show your support and receive updates. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g-SS3UaQ