by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Oct 17, 2018
For far too many years, Hispanics across the country have been sidelined in critical medical research. As a result, our community is not taken into consideration in the creation of medical treatment programs that, for some, would be their best chance for survival. For...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Nov 28, 2017
Family has always been at the heart of Hispanic values. A big part of that value includes caring for our elders. In fact, providing care for our elders is often considered an honor and is performed willingly. However, caregiving does not come without its own...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Sep 29, 2017
Building on the findings presented in the 2017 Status of Hispanic Older Adults: Insights from the Field – Caregivers Edition, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), has developed a number of recommendations for local, state, and national leaders. NHCOA...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Sep 21, 2017
This press release was issued by the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) on September 16, 2017. The Alzheimer’s Association and the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) announced today a nationwide partnership aimed at increasing Alzheimer’s disease...
by Dr. Yanira Cruz | Jul 25, 2017
This post originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. For more information about upcoming regional conferences and trainings, check out NHCOA’s Facebook page. The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) brought together members of the older adult population along...
