Most seniors express a strong personal preference for “aging in place”—remaining in their own homes and communities rather than moving to assisted living or nursing facilities. However, the urge is stronger among Black seniors...
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End-of-Life Planning Gap in Black Community
Did you know that the life expectancy of the Black community has been on a steady rise, narrowing the gap that has long existed between Black and white. The gains temporarily declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the...
Sundowning and Dementia: Recognizing the Signs
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Occasionally, older people forget things; however, OptoCeutics noted that when forgetfulness begins to interfere with an older parent’s ability to manage everyday life, make...
Black Women and Bone Health After 50
My grandma had always been a strong, energetic woman who had a thriving vegetable garden. One Tuesday, we got a call that she had been rushed to the hospital. She had bent to pick up her basket of veggies when something in her...
Aging Alone: What’s Your Plan?
Recently, I listened to a presentation by Raymond A. Jetson, a Professor at the University of San Diego and founder of the University Center on Aging. Just a few minutes into listening to his presentation, many questions popped...
Black Grandparents Raising the Next Generation
We have a saying in the Black community: “It takes a village to raise a child.” For us, raising children isn’t solely the responsibility of parents—it’s everyone in the extended family. But because grandparents are...
When Healthcare Becomes Too Digital for Seniors
Healthcare has changed rapidly in recent years. For many older adults, healthcare no longer begins when they walk into a doctor’s office. It may begin with a patient portal, a text message, a smartphone app, a video...
The Hidden Cost of Code-Switching
There is the work you are hired to do, and then there is the work nobody puts in your job description. For some Black professionals, that second job involves monitoring our tone in meetings, choosing our words carefully...
Menopause Skin Changes in Black Women
Menopause begins one year after your last period, and usually brings a wide range of changes to your skin, hair, and body. While the changes are unique to everyone, they can come at the most unexpected time. One day, your skin is...
Black Fitness Gap Linked to Inadequate Safe Spaces
Physical exercise is critical for maintaining overall health, boosting mental well-being, and preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Since the Black community is genetically more...