African Americans In Gerontology

More people are ‘solo agers’ and they need support that could benefit everyone : NPR

'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.

Today, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Mildred Bond Roxborough and nearly nine decades of her standing shoulder to shoulder with the NAACP in the fight for justice.

At just nine years old, Mildred was already selling subscriptions to The Crisis, and she's been a member since 1937.

Since joining the NAACP staff in 1954, Mildred has been at the forefront of the fight against segregation, racial violence, attacks on voting rights, and unequal education. Her life is a testament to what it means to commit to something fully and fearlessly.

Lawmakers approved bipartisan bill to battle fraud among older adults

House lawmakers approved a bipartisan bill to protect older adults from financial fraud. Here's what to know The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 is aimed at preventing adults age 65 or older or those with disabilities from losing their money to fraud.