News & Updates
Over $200 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding Awarded to MHP Salud and Others to Expand and Strengthen the Public Workforce
Over $200 million will go to organizations across the nation to create a new multiyear program that supports training and apprenticeships for an estimated 13,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs).
News & Updates
Over $200 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding Awarded to MHP Salud and Others to Expand and Strengthen the Public Workforce
Over $200 million will go to organizations across the nation to create a new multiyear program that supports training and apprenticeships for an estimated 13,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs).
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How to Raise Awareness About Dementia in Hispanic/Latino Older Adults
Imagine the following scenario: Your parent’s memory slips, and they briefly forget your name. You don’t think anything of it. A month later, they forget the birthday of their spouse of 50 years. Over time, these lapses in memory become more frequent. At 85 years old, your parent is diagnosed with dementia. This is an all-too-common experience for people around the country, especially for Hispanic/Latino families.
Envejecer con estilo: Temas de salud entre hispanos/latinos
Nuevos estudios sugieren que la demencia es más común entre los adultos mayores hispanos/latinos. César J. Alvarado, especialista en programas de la sección de San Antonio y el sur de Texas de la Asociación de Alzheimer, comparte que "algunos estudios indican que los hispanos/latinos mayores tienen aproximadamente una vez y media más probabilidades de tener Alzheimer u otras demencias que los blancos mayores." Además de la vejez, los factores que ponen a muchos hispanos/latinos en mayor riesgo son la pobreza, las enfermedades cardíacas y otras enfermedades crónicas como la presión arterial alta y la obesidad.
CHW Professional Development: A Journey from CHW to a Career as a Teacher
Oliver worked as a CHW for many years at an organization that specializes in providing financial assistance. His role as a CHW involved providing financial education for individuals in the community. He enjoyed many aspects of his position, especially holding education sessions. However, he disliked the long drives to various locations to conduct each session and the lack of autonomy over the material covered. One day, during a conversation about considering a possible career change, Oliver's friend recommended he look into becoming a teacher.
How to Raise Awareness About Dementia in Hispanic/Latino Older Adults
Imagine the following scenario: Your parent’s memory slips, and they briefly forget your name. You don’t think anything of it. A month later, they forget the birthday of their spouse of 50 years. Over time, these lapses in memory become more frequent. At 85 years old, your parent is diagnosed with dementia. This is an all-too-common experience for people around the country, especially for Hispanic/Latino families.
Envejecer con estilo: Temas de salud entre hispanos/latinos
Nuevos estudios sugieren que la demencia es más común entre los adultos mayores hispanos/latinos. César J. Alvarado, especialista en programas de la sección de San Antonio y el sur de Texas de la Asociación de Alzheimer, comparte que "algunos estudios indican que los hispanos/latinos mayores tienen aproximadamente una vez y media más probabilidades de tener Alzheimer u otras demencias que los blancos mayores." Además de la vejez, los factores que ponen a muchos hispanos/latinos en mayor riesgo son la pobreza, las enfermedades cardíacas y otras enfermedades crónicas como la presión arterial alta y la obesidad.
CHW Professional Development: A Journey from CHW to a Career as a Teacher
Oliver worked as a CHW for many years at an organization that specializes in providing financial assistance. His role as a CHW involved providing financial education for individuals in the community. He enjoyed many aspects of his position, especially holding education sessions. However, he disliked the long drives to various locations to conduct each session and the lack of autonomy over the material covered. One day, during a conversation about considering a possible career change, Oliver's friend recommended he look into becoming a teacher.
