As the overall population ages, the prison population is aging too. Older adults reentering our communities are disproportionately older adults of color who, due to structural discrimination, are at risk of being unable to access the health and economic security programs that could help them live securely in the community. In 2022, Justice in Aging launched a new program to leverage our deep knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, SSI, and other programs to improve the way we support older adults reentering communities after incarceration.
October 6, 2022
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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