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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 is a struggle. What would you do to meet your health needs? University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing Assistant Professor …

Care, Culture, and Community: Working Towards Equity for Older Adults

“This is part of Black Lives Matter,” says Tracy Schroepfer, MSW, PhD, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work.   “Racism and discrimination are embedded in systems. We need to dig through policies and practices and make changes to meet the needs of all older adults, in particular older adults …