Gray Panthers NYC

05/15/2026

💡 GPNYC's Michelle Arnot and Carrie Leljedal presented at the 2026 ASA Conference in Atlanta on reviving, rebranding, and rebuilding an advocacy organization for the 21st century — carrying Maggie Kuhn's vision forward without leaving it frozen in the past. https://www.graypanthersnyc.org/post/feather-in-our-cap-gpnyc-presented-at-asa-in-atlanta

05/14/2026

Sometimes the most important words in care are the simplest: “I’m here.”

What We Learned from Marcus Engel: Compassionate Communication at the Patient End of the Stethoscope (Transformation Tuesday • April 28, 2026) Full replay only available until June 11! https://www.graypanthersnyc.org/post/what-we-learned-compassionate-communication-at-the-patient-end-of-the-stethoscope-transformation-t

05/13/2026

Join Art Against Ageism and Gray Panthers NYC for "Real Talk on Aging Through Culture & Creative Storytelling," May 28 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern for a dynamic conversation, with Christina Peoples (aka Gero-What?!), a leading voice reshaping aging by tackling ageism through culture, storytelling, and community.

This gathering will feature Christina's bold initiatives, "Real Homies Want to Know" and "Black Elder Truths," as we explore how storytelling and social media can challenge bias, spark connection, and reframe how we see aging across generations.

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0w2788q9THmQo2bXC7UM4A #/registration

05/12/2026

🕯 Five years ago, Gray Panthers NYC convened a national day of remembrance for nursing home residents who died during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've been organizing for reform ever since.

On May 26 at 2 PM ET, we return to that moment — and to the urgent question it raised: what does it mean to truly honor lives lost? Not just to mourn, but to act.

Join us for A Remembrance: Honoring LTC Lives Lost and Demanding Change, a commemorative webinar featuring:

• Margaret Morganroth Gullette, American Eldercide
• Lindsay Heckler, Center for Elder Law & Justice
• Dr. Hyobum Jang, World Health Organization (WHO)
• Lori Smetanka, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
• Rick Gamache, Aldersbridge Communities
• Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper, On Vanishing

We'll share clips from the original documentary and look honestly at how far we've come — and how much remains unfinished.
Register free: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rLtexDqVRweW2Ff_zHlI6g #/registration

05/11/2026

Opinion: Stop treating aging New Yorkers like an afterthought from AARP New York's Beth Finkel - Millions of New Yorkers rely on family caregivers, and they deserve more than a delayed budget. https://www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/2026/05/opinion-stop-treating-aging-new-yorkers-afterthought/413305/?oref=csny-homepage-river

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

“People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/business/retirees-back-to-work-money.html?unlocked_article_code=1.g1A.5ebb.x5IfuliikIVP&smid=nytcore-ios-share

05/08/2026

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05/01/2026

Our latest newsletter is out! Check out the following updates:

> Nominations are open for the Gray Panthers NYC Gerson Award
> An event on ageism in the media on May in NYC
> A new gathering on May 28 with Gero-what?
> Art that tackles ageism from the Iris Music Project
> And more!

https://conta.cc/4ueeePd

05/01/2026

Know someone who's been fighting ageism for 7 years or less? Nominate them — or apply yourself. The Gerson Award for Rising Leaders celebrates the bold new voices driving change in aging advocacy. Applications due July 15. https://www.graypanthersnyc.org/2026-gerson-award

04/30/2026

Growing a Productive Longevity Economy - An opportunity to optimize intergenerational policy investments is at a critical juncture. By Joe Angelelli, Anne Montgomery, Stephen Johnston, and David Riemer https://generations.asaging.org/growing-a-productive-longevity-economy/