Journal of Elder Policy

The Journal of Elder Policy (JEP) offers a forum for innovative thinking, theorizing, program planning and empirical research relevant to elder policy. We publish informative articles relevant to policies that enhance quality of life and well-being of older adults.



The study of age is thriving as the scientific community works to identify and study the changing circumstances and options in later life among new cohorts of older adults. The welfare of older adults is importantly influenced by social changes, including policy arrangements, impacting both the young and old. We seek to understand factors that shape family supports available to those with needs for medical and social care in late life. We will apply diverse disciplinary lenses to explore the social forces that shape elder policy and affect what care providers can offer and sustain.



Improving the End-of-Life Experience of Elderly Patients and Their Families: Policy and Practice Fall Short of ProvidingComfort and SupportEva Kahana PhD, Editor-in-Chief



The Elder Abuse Policy Landscape in the United States Georgia J. Anetzberger, PhD, ACSW



Age-Differentiated vs. Age-Integrated: Neoliberal Policy and the Future of the Life CourseDale Dannefer, Phd, Jielu Lin, PhD, George Gonos, PhD



Policy Options to Reduce the Black-White Gap in Retirement Security Richard W. Johnson, PhD



Health Advocacy and Health Communication for Elderly Health Care Consumers: Rationale, Demand, and Policy Implications Gary L. Kreps, PhD



Aging in Prison and the Social Mirror: Reflections and Insights on Care and Justice Tina Maschi, Ph. D., LCSW, ACSW, Keith Morgen, Ph. D., LPC, ACS, Karen Bullock, Ph. D., LCSW, Adriana Kaye, LMSW, Annette M. Hintenach, MSSW



Perspectives on Aging-Related PreparationSilvia Sörensen, PhD, Rachel L. Missell, MS, Alexander Eustice-Corwin, MA, Dorine A. Otieno, MS, MPH