Golden Companions’ Post

🚨 Inequality in Senior Care: A Call for Change 🚨 Recent findings reveal a concerning disparity in how Black Americans access senior care, with a disproportionate reliance on nursing homes over assisted living facilities. This highlights systemic barriers to equitable care and emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive, affordable solutions. At Golden Companions, we're committed to addressing this issue head-on. We provide personalized home care that respects cultural preferences and financial needs, allowing seniors to age comfortably in their own homes. Learn more about this disparity and how we're championing equitable care for all seniors: https://lnkd.in/epez2FvU #SeniorCare #DiversityandInclusion #HealthEquity #AgingInPlace #GoldenCompanions

Advocating for ourselves in the black community within healthcare is paramount due to the pervasive racial biases present in both individual interactions and structural layers of the healthcare system. Historically, these biases have led to disparities in access to care, misdiagnoses, and unequal treatment. By actively advocating for our health needs, we challenge these injustices and strive for equitable healthcare outcomes. Through community organizing, education, and policy reform, we can dismantle systemic barriers and ensure that all individuals receive fair and respectful treatment regardless of race. Empowering ourselves to demand equitable healthcare is not just a matter of personal health, but also a fundamental step towards addressing broader social inequalities -with Kwame Terra, MPH and bEHR Health Systems, Inc. #BlackHealthMatters #HealthEquityNow #AdvocateForEquity #EndHealthDisparities #CommunityHealthJustice #RacialBiasInHealthcare #EqualTreatmentForAll #DismantleSystemicBarriers #HealthcareEquality #EmpowermentThroughHealthcare #GetCheckedGetFitGetMOVING #CommunityMedicineEverywhere 🌎

Check out our blog post on LGBTQIA+ health disparities which I authored! As many are aware, the struggle for equity for the queer and trans community is ongoing. Healthcare is a critical need, yet many LGBTQIA+ patients still struggle to find affirming and adequate healthcare. Take a look to see what make PHIDH and Denver Health different.

On the first day of National Public Health Week, we're celebrating civic engagement! #NPHW #PublicHealth What is civic engagement? Civic engagement, the actions that we and our communities take to identify and address problems, shapes our opportunities to be healthy. By taking actions to get more civically engaged, like voting, we exercise our right to make decisions about our communities, like whether our neighborhoods have walkable sidewalks, how much funding goes to reproductive health clinics in our states and how prepared the nation’s infrastructure is for future pandemics and disasters. A recent analysis of civic engagement and state health outcomes from 1996 to 2020 showed that in states where people are more civically engaged and vote more, public health outcomes are better. Another analysis, the Health & Democracy Index, showed that states with more inclusive voting policies and fewer barriers to voting have better health outcomes. States with restrictive voting policies have worse outcomes. These barriers to voting also worsen existing health disparities, like disparities in infant mortality. https://lnkd.in/gZPk5qyD

Did you know Black communities face significant disparities in #healthcare access and outcomes? Pregnancy-related deaths are nearly three times higher among black people than white people. We must address the systemic racism that leads to health disparities in Black communities. #Healthequity is one of our key priorities at #ACESWorld, as we strive to bridge the gap in access and quality of healthcare for marginalized communities. Visit https://lnkd.in/erkBNT76 to learn more about our health equity work. American Public Health Association

Here's an insights from an insightful article on black maternal health and the important role of community groups. The article highlights the difficulties Black mothers encounter in getting good healthcare and how community-led efforts can help. It's important to acknowledge these inequalities and collaborate for fair healthcare access. Let's have conversations and take actions to bring about positive change! 🌱🤝 https://lnkd.in/eQd9JMGj #HealthEquity #MaternalHealth #CommunityEngagement

NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy's latest blog post explores how states are navigating the ongoing needs of older adults and people with disabilities in 2024. Discover some of the key initiatives, from supporting direct care workers to enhancing home and community-based services.https://https://lnkd.in/ewkYMfR9 

Check out the replay of my training! Gain invaluable insights to promote health and racial equity in healthcare.💡💫

⚖️ NEW | POLICY PRIORITIES: The Diverse Elders Coalition is thrilled to share its new Policy Priorities, focusing on the urgent needs of the growing number of diverse #OlderAdults in the United States. DEC's collaborative efforts with their six member organizations aim to enhance health, well-being and equity of diverse older adults. Dive into their key pillars and join us in advocating for meaningful change. Let's ensure our policies reflect the diversity and dignity of all older adults. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-YN3xzd #DiverseElders #InclusiveAging #PolicyPriorities

Today, our Director of Health Policy, Amy Sander Herr, PMP is presenting at USAging's 49th Annual Answers on Aging Conference and Tradeshow in Tampa, FL with other leaders in #healthyaging.     The session will highlight the impact of Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) on state and local policies, and how they can complement Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI programs.     Join the session to hear national, state and local perspectives about how a #multisectorplanforaging protects the growing needs of a state’s aging population. Learn more about why every state needs an MPA: https://lnkd.in/geP8khrW.   #olderadults #olderamericans