This post originally appeared on the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation website. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) older adults face many of the same health and aging challenges other older adults face, but more pronounced. As a result,...
Numbers of Filipino American Elders, Other Aging Minorities on the Rise
by Neil Gonzales. This article originally appeared on New America Media. NEW ORLEANS –- The number of elderly Americans is rising quickly with much of that growth bursting out of Filipino and other minority communities, according to experts speaking at a weeklong...
The Healing Power of Sleep
Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? Research shows that nearly 60% of Elders did not. And while we often focus on diet and exercise when making healthier choices, we may be overlooking our sleeping habits. For Elders and caregivers alike, quality sleep is...
Supporting NYC’s South Asian American Elders
I had the honor of attending a White House Initiative on Asian and Pacific Islander Americans listening session earlier this week, hosted by India Home's Desi Senior Center in Queens, NY. New York City is home to the largest Bangladeshi population in the United...
SAGECare Teaches Elder Care Providers the Importance of Fostering a Welcoming Community
by Sally Abrahms for AARP Livable Communities. This post originally appeared on the AARP website. Many organizations and service providers that work with older adults don't have much experience with older people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. As a...
Repealing the Affordable Care Act without a Replacement Hurts Seniors
by Jennifer Goldberg, Directing Attorney of the Justice in Aging Health Team. This post originally appeared on the Justice in Aging website. Every day, whether seniors need to see a doctor, receive care in their home, or pay for prescription drugs, Medicare, Medicaid,...