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Linking Cognitive Impairment and Discrimination in Mexican-origin Immigrants
A new study parses out the effects of discrimination on immigrants as they acculturate to life in the United States.
Closing a Complex Digital Divide for Older Adults
Broadband connection for older adults in the U.S. is only 64%, making it nearly impossible to conduct business in the modern world.
Remembering the Impact of Malnutrition and Food Insecurity on Healthy Aging
Malnutrition Awareness Week is a good time to think about the fact that 50% of older adults are at risk of becoming or already malnourished.
Low Quality Jobs Equal Low Quality Care in Nursing Homes
An essentially temporary workforce can’t care for elders as they should.
Connecting Older Adults in Illinois During the Pandemic
Data from the Care Connections Program shows benefits for training elders to use devices for socializing and healthcare.
Itching to Fix Ageism?
Join the Ageism & Culture Advisory Council in this Members Only event for tips on publicizing Ageism Awareness Day.
The Cycle of Care: How Generational Caregiving Disproportionately Impacts Black Women
One caregiver’s tale illustrates a national crisis.
From Surviving, to Flourishing, to Nourishing
Lessons learned the hard way, about having compassion in social work.
Cultural Humility Call to Action
We’re preaching—now it’s time for the choir to sing!
How Shifting a Lens Can Clarify the View
A caregiver’s sense of her mother’s dementia behaviors is influenced by media portrayals.
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