Rights of Older Persons

In 2008, the United Nations drafted a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Brookdale strongly supports this framework and is pursuing projects that enact this framework. New York State is pioneering a structured process to establish an alternative to guardianship; Brookdale is deeply involved in this effort. Similarly, we are strong partners with advocates around the state to end needless long-term incarceration of older adults by enacting elder parole. These projects build on Brookdale’s decades of work supporting the rights of older adults by training elder law attorneys and social workers. Visit our publications and filter by Rights of Older Persons.

Demonstration Projects & Evaluation

Evaluation Plan for OPWDD SDMNY Three Year Demonstration Project

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christian gonzález-rivera

cg3017@hunter.cuny.edu

Brookdale is evaluating a model of supported decision-making for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York State. Read More
Research

The Re-Entry and Disability Application Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults

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christian gonzález-rivera

cg3017@hunter.cuny.edu

Formerly incarcerated older adults often experience barriers when applying for Social Security benefits. This study aims to identify those service barriers. Read More
Policy

Elder Justice

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christian gonzález-rivera

cg3017@hunter.cuny.edu

One-quarter of individuals in New York State prisons are older adults. The physical and mental stresses of living in the prison environment have created a health crisis in this population. Brookdale is working with advocacy groups make New York's parole process fairer and more humane for older incarcerated people. Read More

Preserving Rights While Supporting Health Care Decision Making

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Ruth Finkelstein

rf1132@hunter.cuny.edu

Brookdale has developed a manual and training video for lawyers who work with vulnerable adults. These materials offer guidance to preserve patients’ rights when they cannot direct their own care. Read More