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When Hair Discrimination Becomes Abuse
Imagine preparing for a high-stakes job interview, but your main concern is how your hair looks...
Barriers to “Aging in Place” in Black Communities
Most seniors express a strong personal preference for “aging in place”—remaining in their own homes...
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...
Sundowning and Dementia: Recognizing the Signs
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Occasionally, older people forget things; however...
Black Women and Bone Health After 50
My grandma had always been a strong, energetic woman who had a thriving vegetable garden. One...
Aging Alone: What’s Your Plan?
Recently, I listened to a presentation by Raymond A. Jetson, a Professor at the University of San...
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...
When Healthcare Becomes Too Digital for Seniors
Healthcare has changed rapidly in recent years. For many older adults, healthcare no longer begins...
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...
Menopause Skin Changes in Black Women
Menopause begins one year after your last period, and usually brings a wide range of changes to...
Black Fitness Gap Linked to Inadequate Safe Spaces
Physical exercise is critical for maintaining overall health, boosting mental well-being, and...