Aging Between 2 Worlds: Latinos Thrive on Faith, Optimism, Tradition
Aging Between 2 Worlds: Latinos Thrive on Faith, Optimism, Tradition
By Yolanda Gonzalez Gomez, New America Media Part 2. Read Part 1 here. DALLAS, Texas–“Lord, give me the strength of the buffalo, and make me like the eagle,” is one of the […]
Health Study: Latinos in U.S. Regardless of Ailment Live Longer
By Hispanically Speaking News Confirming the existence of the Hispanic Mortality Paradox, a new analysis of health studies, led by a University of North Texas psychologist shows that the Hispanic-American participants’ survival […]
Detroit’s Caldo de Pollo for the Soul—Feeds Latino Seniors’ Needs
By Martina Guzmán, WDET News/New America Media NAM Editor’s note: Hunger is a growing issue for lower-income seniors, and serving them culturally appropriate meals can help assure the health of America’s increasingly diverse […]
Despite Poverty Today, Latinos May Define Rules in Aging America
By Yolanda Gonzalez Gomez, HuffPost Voces/New America Media DALLAS, Texas–For Paula and Manuel Cisneros, every day is a challenge of survival. At 73, he cuts and bag cactus to sell on […]
The Affordable Care Act And Latinos
By Alejandra Campoverdi, White House Deputy Director of Hispanic Media As we commemorate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this Friday, it’s worth taking a look at the many […]
Vaccines Are Important To Everyone’s Health
You never outgrow your need to be vaccinated. No matter what your age, there are recommended vaccines to help keep you, your family, and your community safe. Each year, 50,000 […]
Social Security Central To Latino Community’s Future
By Hector E. Sanchez As featured in the Huffington Post: Social Security is central to the economic security of all Latinos, young and old alike. For 75 years it has […]
News Taco To Go: Felons, Border War, Wisconsin, Pesticides
Latinos, Immigrants Comprise Half Of Federal Felons Hometown Exile: Saying Goodbye To Visiting Mexico Latinos In Wisconsin Organize To Ensure Representation Latina Students Fight Pesticides In California
By 2050, 1 In 5 Viejitos Will Be Latino
A report released recently by the Census Bureau, “The Older Population in the United States: 2010 to 2050,” finds that by 2050, at least 20% of the senior population will be […]
A Pharmacy Tech Speaks: Advice For Latinos Filling Prescriptions
By Marlen Castañeda, Pharmacy Technician in McKinney, Texas I am a certified, registered pharmacy technician. A pharmacy tech works alongside a pharmacist and assists in typing and filling prescriptions. We can […]
