Aging/Eldercare

In recognition of The Blue Card’s critical mission in assisting elderly Holocaust survivors across the country who are struggling to take care of basic needs, New York City Mayor Eric…

New research from the Commonwealth Fund painfully confirms once again a truth we have long known: the U.S. healthcare system is inequitable. Attend any healthcare conference in recent years and…

Prolific health disparities have driven hospices to implement various strategies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion among underserved patient populations. Some providers say the needle has much farther to go…

Older adults with stage I to III breast cancer who identified as non-Hispanic Black face racial disparities in breast cancer care. have increased odds of not receiving guideline-concordant care or timely…

In healthy brains, immune cells called microglia patrol for damage, clearing away debris and harmful proteins. But in the presence of the APOE4 protein—the most important genetic risk factor for…

Americans age 60 and older lost more than US$3 billion to scammers in 2023, according to the FBI. To put that whopping figure in context, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour recently…

Candid Blog | Discover why SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) relies on a multitude of data and insights to raise visibility of the aging LGBTQ+ community and inform how they can best serve their needs.

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons. Communities can save lives by starting to make changes now.

How can business and CSR professionals further engage with and support aging populations? A multifaceted approach is key.

In efforts to create better employment environments and support services for diverse groups, employers often overlook caregivers.

As we think about the health and well-being of our aging population, it is important to look closer at the numbers that illustrate this population’s vulnerabilities. 55.8 million The number…