Election 2024—After the Dust Settles With the historic and closely contested 2024 election behind us, one thing is clear: the new administration taking office on January 20 will bring with it new priorities in aging policy. Based on the campaign platform, Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato & Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, provide an in-depth analysis of which aging policy issues are likely to take center stage in the coming years, given the new Congress. He also explores what to expect from the aging policy agenda and whether the election results make a 2025 White House Conference on Aging more—or less—likely. Read more
Election 2024—After the Dust Settles Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition on December 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for “Election 2024 – After the Dust Settles.” With the historic and closely contested 2024 election behind us, one thing is clear: the new administration taking office on January 20 will bring with it new priorities in aging policy. Based on the campaign platform, Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato & Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, will provide an in-depth analysis of which aging policy issues are likely to take center stage in the coming years, given the new Congress. He will also explore what to expect from the aging policy agenda and whether the election results make a 2025 White House Conference on Aging more—or less—likely. Read more
Age Discrimination in Employment—The Eras Tour William Rivera, Senior Vice President of Litigation for AARP Foundation, discusses the evolution of age discrimination in employment laws in the United States with a focus on “hot topics” in the field, including the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on opportunities for older workers. He additionally discusses the work that AARP and AARP Foundation are doing to promote employment opportunities for older workers, and share tips for spotting and addressing age discrimination in the workplace. Read more
Bingo Night Fundraiser Join us on Friday, October 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. for food, drinks and bingo! Presented by the Benjamin Rose Young Professional Council. Tickets: Regular Ticket: $25 in advance ($30 day of)Regular Ticket includes dinner from the Cilantro Taqueria taco bar and one drink ticket. Bingo boards sold separately. VIP Ticket: $50VIP Ticket includes... Read more
A new GUIDE for Caregivers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that dementia affects more than 6.7 million Americans. Many of those people have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or Parkinson’s. This may mean increased rates of hospitalization and fragmented care. Caring for a loved one can become complex and exhausting for the caregiver.... Read more
Triumph: Benjamin Rose Celebrates You! Please join us for a day of inspiration and celebration at Triumph: Benjamin Rose Celebrates You! Enjoy lunch, moving client testimonials, awards and an inspiring Keynote Address from Dr. Airica Steed, President & CEO of MetroHealth. Read more
Summertime Summer days are long in Cleveland. Our northern latitude, and daylight savings time, mean that during June and July, daylight lingers past nine o-clock. For several weeks, I don’t need to turn on the lights in the kitchen while I make my morning coffee. And there is plenty of time for an evening walk before it gets dark. Read more
Pet Assistance Linking Support Are you looking to volunteer with pets and their owners in your community? Through the Pet Assistance Linking Support (PALS) program, volunteers can make a positive difference in the lives of older adults and their companion animals! Read more
Adult Protective Services: The What, Why, and How In this virtual discussion presented in partnership with the Elder Justice Coalition, we examine baseline funding for Adult Protective Services, and how service providers can advocate for our communities. Jennfer Spoeri, Executive Director for the National Adult Protective Services Association, covers the importance of APS funding and the services it provides, and addresses misconceptions about APS. Heidi Turner-Stone, Section Chief of the Ohio APS, highlights the significance of state-level APS funding, while Bob Blancato of the Elder Justice Coalition covers this significance on a federal level. Read more
Homepage Benjamin Rose is a Cleveland-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the aging journey of adults and those who care for them through delivering accessible, centralized programs. Our work ensures each and every person is heard, treated with dignity and positioned for a better tomorrow. Read more
