Issues
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Ageism is systemic
Lack of access to broadband and technology
Health care access is a major concern
Housing Injustice must be addressed
There is active discrimination in the work force with seniors being pushed out and under-valued
Elders feel vulnerable and there was an increase in fear during the worst of Covid-19
Economic insecurity for too many elders; Social Security is not enough; there is a real lack of access to social supports
Metro mobility and lack of access to affordable transportation is a serious problem
Lack of trust in the system; lack of navigators to help gain access to services
Elders have a great amount of wisdom and are very capable of doing things but often lack opportunities