NAM Fellowship on Aging
Monday, July 1st 2013  5;00pm
San Francisco, CA

http://www.geron.org/About%20Us/press-room/metlife-foundation-journalists-in-aging-fellows-program

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and New America Media (NAM) are welcoming applications — from journalists who cover issues in aging and/or who work for ethnic media outlets serving U.S. communities — for the fourth year of a joint fellowship program underwritten by the MetLife Foundation. Stories resulting from the last three years are available on GSA's website. Once again, the John A. Hartford Foundation also is supporting one John A. Hartford/MetLife Foundation Journalism in Aging & Health Fellow, who will report on topics specifically related to the health and health care of older Americans. By 2030, people age 65 and over will make up a full one-fifth of America's population, with a growing percentage of them representing ethnic minorities. The health and social consequences permeate every aspect of life in this country. For example, the first members of the huge baby boomer generation have already begun receiving full Social Security benefits. While America’s mainstream media have largely ignored this emerging story, most communities are poorly informed about the significant challenges — and opportunities — of the longevity revolution.

Location:
New America Medi
209 Ninth Street
San Francisco, CA