On this International Women’s Day, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of women in healthcare. From pioneers like Florence Nightingale, who transformed nursing, to modern-day leaders like Dr. Patricia Bath, who revolutionized cataract surgery, women have shaped the healthcare industry in countless ways. Women have long played a vital role in long-term care,…
Rather than fearing getting old, here’s how to embrace it
Do you dread getting older? You are not alone. There’s a widespread assumption that old age is painful, lonely and unattractive. While most of us in the developed world appreciate the medical developments that mean we can expect to live around six years longer than our grandparents, we don’t actually want to be old. Marketing…
Aging While Black: The Crisis Among Black Americans as They Grow Old
After a lifetime of racial and health inequities, Black seniors are at risk of spending their last years with declining health, little income and virtually no savings. Numerous studies have noted that Black Americans have worse health than their white counterparts, including chronic diseases and disabilities leading to shorter and sicker lives than white Americans. A recent 2016 CIGNA Health Disparities report found: Read More.
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