15 Fellows Selected for GSA Journalists in Aging Fellows Program
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Journalists Network on Generations have selected two John A. Hartford Foundation reporters, Jenny Manrique (Palabra, news site of the National Hispanic Journalists Association) and Rachel Roubein (Politico), as part of the group of 15 reporters for the next cohort of GSA Journalists in Aging Fellows Program.
The program is now in its eleventh year. The new fellows were chosen — by a panel of gerontological and editorial professionals — based on their proposals for an in-depth aging-focused story or series. They represent a wide range of general audience, ethnic, and community media outlets, including public radio and television affiliates, daily newspapers, and national publications. This year’s group brings the program’s total number of participating reporters to 185.
These projects, to be produced in 2021, span such concerns as mental health challenges of older adults due to COVID-19, issues surrounding senior housing, employment, aging in place, the health of older rural farmworkers, caregivers and caregiving, elder abuse, health disparities, the nursing home and assisted living sectors, changes in U.S. life expectancy, and California’s Master Plan for Aging.
The Silver Century Foundation, The RRF Foundation for Aging, The Commonwealth Fund, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and the Gannett Foundation provide funding support.
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To learn more about the Fellowship, click here.
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