Care & Aging

These personal essays reflect on feminism, ageism, social inequalities, and care work. Essayists Joan Dizion, Phyllis Mitzen, Connie Goldman, and Nancy Hooyman write about their personal journeys, and call for more feminist work on women and aging.

Gerontologist Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci describes a remarkably innovative and creative project, preparing medical students to provide compassionate care, including to older individuals.

In this episode of Next Chapters, Mindy Fried shares an unnerving set of experiences she had with a medical practitioner. Journalist Judith Graham shares her insights on ageism in health care, and sociologist Dr. Karen Bullock draws on her seminal research and experience to discuss the impact of racism on access to health care for older Black people.

This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers.

Laurie Sheridan speaks to The Shape of Care podcast with warmth and humor about caring for her husband, who has Parkinson's Disease.

Activists Ai-jen Poo and Sarita Gupta share personal stories of caregiving and the need for policy change in a podcast interview.

In this podcast, sociologist Taura Taylor speaks about her experience as a caregiver to her mother and about caregiving culture in African-American families.

This report highlights the gendered, racial, and economic inequities in care work, a field dominated by immigrant women and women of color.

An overview of the health impacts of social isolation on older adults.

A plethora of resources to help us understand, and overcome, social isolation. Includes an assessment tool and an interactive map.

A report on the demographics of caregivers in the United States, the nature of care work, caregiver stress/health, the financial impact of caregiving, and more.