Journalism Grants

Funding For:

Journalists in Aging Fellows Program

Health Disparities / Substance Use


Recipient:

The Gerontological Society of America

Grant Period:

Dec 09, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022

AMOUNT:

$15,000.00

Summary of the Project:

Journalists often lack the resources to learn about the health issues of older adults. This fellowship will educate reporters about issues affecting older adults, fostering professional development and training them to cover topics such as brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and Medicare.

About the Grantee:

The Gerontological Society of America is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission — and that of its 5,500 members — is to promote the study of aging and disseminate information to scientists, decision makers, and the general public.


Related Grantee Work

November 30, 2022

Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment

Experts say Medicare has gaps in coverage for substance abuse disorders.

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Author: Jessie Hellmann

November 11, 2022

How racism skewed estimates of heart disease in women

People of color tend to “age” faster, resulting in imprecise estimates of the timing of heart disease and diabetes.

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Author: Jyoti Madhusoodanan