“I used to introduce myself by saying I am an elder in denial and I’m also a recovering Tribal Chairman,” laughs Karen Washinawatok. She’s no longer in denial. In November, Washinawatok spent a week at …
Issue 25
Found in Translation: Health Equity for Hmong Elders
As we age, our healthcare needs often change. For example, we might experience hearing loss or chronic pain. We might want to engage in advance care planning. Now imagine that simply communicating with healthcare providers …
The Pandemic this Time: What Will We Learn from COVID-19?
“How will we remember this pandemic?” asked Susan McFadden, PhD, Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. “And how will we act on the lessons we have learned?” She was speaking to …