On January 15, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. King’s family always knew that he was special, but no one knew how special he would turn out to be, with his influence still being felt today. As one of the most prominent leaders of the...
Pneumonia Vaccination: Protect yourself by asking the right questions
It's a new year, and here at the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), we're resolving to make 2020 the healthiest year yet for NHCOA's constituents and staff. Hopefully by now you have been vaccinated for influenza and the immunization will keep you healthy...
New Report Showcases the Nation’s Leading Gen2Gen Cities
by Corita Brown. This article originally appeared on Encore.org. Encore.org releases #Gen2Gen Cities, a guide to intergenerational strategies for public sector innovators seeking solutions to community challenges. Across the country, innovative city and county leaders...
The Double Whammy for Older, Low-Wage Workers With Chronic Conditions
by Richard Eisenberg. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Sixty percent of Americans have at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease or diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic diseases are even more common...
Bridging generations, Cherry Creek students act as volunteer “geek squad” for retirement community
by Meg Wingerter (mwingerter@denverpost.com). This article originally appeared on The Denver Post. Every Saturday, a sort of “geek squad” sets up shop at a Centennial retirement community to help residents stream, surf and connect. Unlike professional troubleshooters,...
Getting diverse elders ready for the 2020 Census
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay It’s 2020, which means the United States Census is coming! By April 1, every home in the United States will receive an invitation to participate in the census, our once-in-a-decade opportunity to ensure that our communities are...