by Chunxiang Jin. To read the original article in Chinese, please visit the World Journal website. Peter Woo would never get the chance to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his indelible service during World War II. He died unexpectedly only six days before...
Despite connectivity, social isolation is not declining—especially among diverse older adults
This article originally appeared in Aging Today, the bimonthly newspaper of the American Society on Aging. When asked by staff of the Diverse Elders Coalition about the aging services available in her area, Elva, an American Indian elder from New Mexico, relayed how...
Blue Zones, Part 3: How the Oldest People in America’s Blue Zone Make Their Money Last
by Rich Eisenberg. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. (In 2008, National Geographic writer Dan Buettner published his bestselling book, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, about the five “longevity...
What Is At Stake For Vietnamese Communities If The Affordable Care Act Is Struck Down?
by Quynh Chi Nguyen. This article originally appeared on Community Catalyst's Health Policy Hub blog. Every year on April 30, many Vietnamese living across the globe commemorate what they term the end of the Vietnamese war (also known as the American war in Vietnam)....
Type 2 Diabetes: Lessons Learned from the Experiences of American Indians
In the United States, American Indians and Alaska Natives have a greater chance of having type 2 diabetes than any other racial group. This is very troubling because without medical intervention, the progression of type 2 diabetes may lead to other conditions and...
Blue Zones, Part 2: How the World’s Oldest People in Asia and Europe Make Their Money Last
by Rich Eisenberg. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. (In 2008, National Geographic writer Dan Buettner published his bestselling book, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, about the five “longevity...