A Brief Overview of Black History Month During his studies, Carter G. Woodson recognized the dearth of information on Black Americans in the nation’s history. So, he founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called […]
Author: Yolanda Stevens
The Relationship Between Poverty and Homelessness Among Older Adults
National Poverty Awareness Month is observed annually in January. So, it seems appropriate to follow up on the Topline Findings from the U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL)’s 2021 Annual Profile of Older Americans blog post by focusing on poverty […]
Infectious Disease Preparedness and Support for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
According to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, hospitalizations for all three illnesses are overwhelming healthcare systems, and colder weather and indoor gatherings are likely contributing factors. She also acknowledged flu vaccination rates are down among older adults. In addition, although […]
Topline Findings from the U.S. Administration on Community Living’s 2021 Annual Profile of Older Americans
Every year, the Administration on Community Living (ACL) releases its 2021 Profile of Older Americans report, which outlines the demographics of older adults throughout the United States. Among the findings are several insights that can and should inform our understanding […]
Preparing for the Point-in-Time Count: Why Focusing on Older Adults Matters
National data about the prevalence of homelessness among older adults, including by race, gender, and other demographic characteristics, are needed to sound the alarm and galvanize a national response to ending older adult homelessness. Each year, the Department of Housing […]