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Lawmakers, Advocates Aim to Address Racial Disparities Among Older Illinoisans


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The senior advocacy group AARP is backing forthcoming legislation aimed at addressing racial disparities in health care, economic security and digital connectivity for Illinoisans over 50.
AARP Illinois, alongside community advocacy groups such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the Chicago Urban League and the Resurrection Project, released a report Monday analyzing substantial gaps between white Illinoisans aged 50 and over, and minority groups in that age range.
The research was conducted by Loyola University Chicago.
That report, as part of the “Disrupt Disparities Initiative,” provides several policy recommendations to be taken up as bills in the General Assembly to solve some of the challenges faced by older Illinoisans. ....

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Lawmakers address disparities for older Illinoisans


Forthcoming AARP-backed bills will target gaps in health care
By Raymon Troncoso
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD The senior advocacy group AARP is backing forthcoming legislation aimed at addressing racial disparities in health care, economic security and digital connectivity for Illinoisans over 50.
AARP Illinois, alongside community advocacy groups such as Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the Chicago Urban League and the Resurrection Project, released a report Monday analyzing substantial gaps between white Illinoisans aged 50 and over, and minority groups in that age range.
The research was conducted by Loyola University Chicago.
That report, as part of the “Disrupt Disparities Initiative,” provides several policy recommendations to be taken up as bills in the General Assembly to solve some of the challenges faced by older Illinoisans. ....

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