A Stubborn, Persistent Stigma Surround Depression, Creating Barriers to Care Depression is a devastating mental illness that can affect someone at any stage of life. A recent article by Jo Anne Sirey highlights the continued stigma that surrounds depression as a major barrier to seeking treatment. Sirey states, “Once depression is detected, older adults face […]
New State Scorecard on Long-Term Care Services
A new state scorecard on long-term care services from AARP Foundation, the SCAN Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund an overall concerning picture of uneven, slow progress in providing affordable care for older adults and people with disabilities. Although there has been some advancement by the state, for example, many states have increased proportion of […]
Mental Health and Exercise
The mind and the body are inexplicably linked; a person’s state of mind affects the functionality of their body and issues of the body impacts a person’s mental function. On The Wagon’s Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health and Exercise explain the importance of taking care of the body and mind. http://www.onthewagon.org/mental-health-and-exercise/
The Medicaid Debate
The New York Times article by Ron Lieber raises key concerns about how the current Medicaid debate affects healthcare. Today, the average annual cost of a Home Health Aide in Richmond, Virginia is $39,765, whereas the average annual cost for a Semi-Private Room at a Nursing Home is $84,315. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey in 20 years those costs rise to $71,820 and $152,282, respectively. Through innovative […]
Care Advocate Awarded Fellowship
Gigi Amateau, award-winning author and former community impact officer at United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, will receive $17,500 for education and personal development to strengthen her service to Richmond’s aging population and individuals working in long-term care. The Pat Asch Fellowship is awarded annually to a woman age “50 or better” to advance […]
Scams & Financial Security
According to the Better Business Bureau, over the last two years, some 70,000 frauds and scams have been reported across the United States. Anyone can fall victim to a financial scam, but older adults tend to be particularly popular targets. Frequently, fraud perpetrated against older adults is not reported until long after the scam has […]
Loneliness and Isolation: A New Epidemic Among Elders
Anyone can feel lonely—even people who are surrounded by family. Asim Shah, MD, professor and vice chair for community psychiatry in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, defines loneliness as an emotion that strikes when someone feels socially isolated. That feeling can set in within a marriage, at […]
Complimentary Resources to Help Reduce Ageism
The way Americans currently think about aging creates obstacles to productive practices and policies. In response, and in collaboration with seven other leading associations serving the field of Aging, ASA is pleased to share a set of resources designed to help members and stakeholders join a movement to reframe the dialogue around aging, with the […]
Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Elders
Training: Culturally Competent Care for LGBT Elders Date and Time: Thursday, April 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Senior Connections, 24 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219 Join Senior Connections and JFS Richmond for this monthly series, funded by Diversity Richmond. Each session is hosted by Dr. Jay White, Gerontologist and will feature a […]
Special Food for Thought Passover Event
April 3 • 11:30 a.m. Intergenerational Model Passover Seder with the 7th and 8th Graders from Rudlin Torah Academy Learn the story about the Jews’ struggle for freedom and their journey from Egypt. Have fun, meet new people and enjoy a full complimentary Passover meal! Led by Rabbi Yosef Bart, Principal of Rudlin Torah Academy […]