Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their overall health and well-being. However, there are things they can do to stay connected. Watch this short video for tips […]
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A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center reviews research that suggests that the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease among older African Americans may be two to three times greater than in the non-Hispanic white population and that they differ from the non-Hispanic white population in risk factors and disease manifestation. The study
Sponsored by E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, Rush University Medical Center and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration CEU’s are available. Speakers: Martha R. Crowther, PhD, MPH and Danielle McDuffie, MA Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Time: 10am–12pm PT/11am-1pm MT/12-2pm CT/1-3pm ET African American older adults are more likely to
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