Black, Hispanic adults on Medicare with dementia face higher costs, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 21, 2024
Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic people on Medicare had higher costs to treat their dementia compared to non-Hispanic white people. In fact, costs were highest for Non-Hispanic Black individuals during...
Internet access disparities remain for older adults, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
People on Medicare who are racial or ethnic minorities — as well as those with limited income — generally have reduced internet access compared to others, according to a new report released Monday...
Blacks face more delays in Alzheimer’s diagnosis than whites, Hispanics, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 29, 2023
A new study highlights medical disparities that Black people face in regards to being diagnosed with cognitive impairments.
Study: Disabilities fell overall across decade, but cognitive issues persisted in Black Americans
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
While certain disabilities declined in the decade from 2008 to 2017 among older adults, Black people experienced more cognitive problems at the beginning and end of the decade, a new study shows.
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
Healthcare worker location affects COVID-19 risk
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 04, 2023
Where healthcare workers live, as well as other social factors, plays a role in whether they get COVID-19, a new study finds.
Report: Race, ethnic health disparities apparent through most of pandemic
Mar 09, 2023
People of color have experienced higher infection rates and deaths from COVID-19 than white people over much of the pandemic, a Kaiser Family Foundation report has found.
Black Americans aging faster than whites, study finds
By
Rachael Zimlich
Feb 16, 2023
A new study, published in Alzheimers & Dementia, reveals that Black Americans are aging faster than their white counterparts.
60 seconds with … Linda Hermer, Ph.D.
Oct 01, 2014
Q: What will you focus on now that you’ve joined the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research?