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Click here for more.National data about the prevalence of homelessness among older adults, including by race, gender, and other demographic characteristics, are needed to sound the alarm and galvanize a national response to…
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Medical Care Bias Against Black and Hispanic Women is More Prevalent Than We Thought
Futurity Nov 14, 2022Black and Hispanic women experience cardiometabolic risks five to 11 years earlier than white women, but studies often underestimate the disparity, new research shows. These biases concerning heart disease and…
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Participation is Low for New Dementia Prevention Drug Testing
Futurity Nov 7, 2022Only 12% of people between the ages of 50 and 64 say they’re very likely to step forward to test a new dementia-prevention drug, and 32% say they’re somewhat likely,…
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Study Indicates Rate of Dementia in Older Adults in the U.S.
Futurity Oct 27, 2022Nearly one in 10 Americans over 65 has dementia, according to the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment in more than 20 years. The study also finds that another…
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This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
Click here for more.What We Need to Know About the Older Adult Homeless Population
National Alliance to End Homelessness Oct 6, 2022Why Is It Important to Count? It is difficult to determine just how many older adults are currently homeless, on a national scale. Not knowing the true size of the…
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Hurricane Ian Flooded a Hospital and Forced Evacuations from Dozens of Nursing Homes – Many Health Facilities Face Similar Risks from Severe Storms
The Conversation Sep 30, 2022Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S., tore part of the roof off a hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, and flooded the building’s lower level…
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This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
Click here for more.Older Adult Homelessness is on the Rise
National Alliance to End Homelessness Sep 27, 2022In recent years, researchers have sounded an alarm about projected growths in older adult homelessness. The recent release of the 2019–2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 2, along with previous…
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Supporting Immigrant Health Care Workers in Illinois
Migration Policy Institute Aug 3, 2022Since the onset of the pandemic, the nation’s healthcare system has struggled to keep up with high demand for emergency care, vaccines, and COVID-19 testing. More than two years on,…
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In Extreme Heat, Lack of Air Conditioning Is a Public Health Issue
Brookings Jul 27, 2022Cities across the globe are gasping in extreme summer heat. Last week, the United Kingdom—known for its cool, rainy climate—broke its all-time-high temperature record, topping out at 104.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, U.S. cities are…
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Where Can Impact Investments Make an Impact on Aging?
Grantmakers in Aging Jun 25, 2022Impact investments can be used to complement traditional grantmaking and bring promising initiatives to scale. Learn about strategies to structure and deliver capital to drive and sustain solutions, as well…
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Understanding the Many Forms of Elder Abuse and Addressing Mistreatment
The Conversation Jun 18, 2022Before the pandemic, around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase. Mistreatment…
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