by Diverse Elders | Sep 2, 2021
By Dr. Marcy Adelman. This article originally appeared in SF Bay Times. Jan is a 71-year-old lesbian and a diabetic. She lives alone and prides herself on her independence. She is quick to tell you she is a happily retired jack of all trades and now an aspiring...
by Diverse Elders | Sep 1, 2021
by NARGIS HAKIM RAHMAN. This article originally appeared in Tostada Magazine. Typically, Farzana Noor, a nurse practitioner at the Children’s Clinic of Michigan in Hamtramck is accustomed to bandaging up cuts and scrapes, treating colds, and soothing fussing...
by Diverse Elders | Aug 31, 2021
DEC staff members, Nina Darby and Ocean Le sat down to have a talk about the unique realities of diverse communities amid the pandemic and the implications of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ocean: Hey Nina! Firstly, I just want to say welcome to the DEC team! We are so lucky...
by Diverse Elders | Jul 7, 2021
By NHCOA. This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. The caregiver syndrome refers to those people who suffer physical, psychological, and general health exhaustion due to the constant and continuous care of a patient. Caregiver burnout—also known as...
by Diverse Elders | Jun 24, 2021
This originally appeared on the NICOA blog. On July 21 National Indian Council on Aging Executive Director Larry Curley will take part in the American Society on Aging’s Legacy Interviews. This will be one of a 12-week webcast series that will feature interviews with...
