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DEFENDER | JUNE 12 | 2014
Older Black adults name top issues Defender News Services
A new AARP survey reveals the most important social issues for African-Americans ages 50 and older. The national survey, which included phone interviews with 650 respondents, demonstrates that while many older African-Americans are optimistic that the country is moving in the right direction when it comes to issues such as health care and education, they are significantly less optimistic about finances, employment and workforce discrimination. Lower levels of optimism related to finances and employment could directly impact their future retirement security. “In light of rapid population growth among multicultural communities, studies such as our African-American Social Issues Survey allow AARP to address the unique resource and service needs that have resulted from the demographic shift,” said Edna Kane-Williams, AARP vice president, multicultural markets and engagement. “We realize that decisions like knowing when to claim retirement benefits, making health care choices, seeking employment and financial planning can be complex and different for everyone.” While the majority of African-Americans 50plus considered all of the social issues AARP asked about as being important, access to quality health care (91 percent), financial security (91 percent) and health care information (89 percent) were seen as most important Optimism is lowest for employment-related issues, with employment discrimination based on age (44 percent) and race (45 percent), access to better employment opportunities (48 percent) and having a financially secure retirement garnering lower optimism levels relative to health, technology and education-related issues.
Study looks at fall prevention Falls are a leading cause of injuries – including fatal ones – among Americans 65 and older. The National Institutes of Health announced a new in-depth study that will examine the problem and solutions. Researchers will track 6,000 elderly patients at risk for falling at 80 clinics across the country. Medical personnel will evaluate patients’ risk and create a specific plan to avoid falls. Plans could include a change in medication, exercise or therapy to improve strength or balance, or safety improvements in the home. The trial will be funded over five years from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute established by the Affordable Care Act. Researchers will choose a combination of rural and urban sites to recruit patients.
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