Journalism Grants
Funding For:
Journalists in Aging Fellows Program - The Economics of Aging: Impact on Care Costs
Chronic Disease
Recipient:
The Gerontological Society of America
Grant Period:
Dec 15, 2023 - Jul 01, 2025
AMOUNT:
$15,000.00
Summary of the Project:
This project educates reporters about issues related to aging such as models of health care delivery and the economic shifts associated with our aging population to help produce high-quality reporting that informs policy.
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.
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