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Brutal Attack on Elderly Asian Man Is Not a Hate Crime, Says LA County Sheriff’s Department

Sunita Sohrabji -
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says an incident in which an elderly Asian man was punched and thrown to the ground is not a hate crime.
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The Many Stages of Elderhood: What Americans Don’t Get About Growing Old

ACoM -
In US culture, ageism prevails in entertainment, news media, the workplace, and most critically in health care. Experts this week will discuss age bias, addressing ageism, and the 7 stages of Alzheimer's.
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Families Face Caregiver Crunch, As Population Ages

ACoM -
As more people in the U.S. live longer, a higher prevalence of chronic diseases will fuel the demand for support services.
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The Loneliness of Immigrant Elders

Peter White -
The recent mass shootings in California put a tragic spotlight on the isolation and invisibility of many immigrant elders in the state.
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Vaccinating Ethnic Elders and Disabled – Hardest to Reach, Most at Risk

Mark Hedin -
Seniors and the disabled are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic and are getting vaccines at a lower rate than the general population.

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