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Five Questions for Terri Worman:
Serving Elders in All Their Diversity
by Audrey Wong
A Thanatologist Experiences Meaning of
Life Through Multicultural Elders Group
by Ligia Houben
A Thanatologist Experiences Meaning of
Life Through Multicultural Elders Group
by Ligia Houben
Resources
'We've all gotta' listen to the elders . . .'
Books
The New Politics of Old Age Policy edited by Robert B. Hudson (Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005); hardback, 328 pages; $58.
Books
Life's Spices From Seasoned Sistahs: A Collection of Life Stories From Mature Women of Color edited by Vicki Ward (El Cerrito, Calif.: Nubian Images Publishing Company); paperback, 273 pages; $14.95 (U.S.), $22.53 (Canada).
Capitol View
The Challenges Ahead for Elders
ASA's Diversity Efforts
A Commitment Reaffirmed
Young Professionals in Aging Start Support and Networking Organization for Generation Xers
Practical Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Minority Subjects in Research Studies
American Indian or Native American: Which Is OK?
Alzheimer's Association Makes Mission Multicultural
by Kara Albisu
Multiservice Organization Combats Elder Abuse in Chinese Community
by Maria Manigbas
Community Group Works to Develop Culturally Competent End-of-Life Care
by Norma del Rio & Cade McCall
Situations & Solutions: 'They Take Care of Their Own'
AoA Head Recounts 'Double Whammy' of Being Woman of Color
by Ana Bagtas & Jonathan Kauffman
Word Currents: Who, What is American?
by Mary Johnson
Organization Created and Led by Black Community Addresses Multicultural Needs
by Angela Bryant
Situations & Solutions: Not Ethnic 'Enough?'
Transcultural Healthcare: A Culturally Competent Approach
Reviewed by Melen McBride
Situations & Solutions: No Offense Intended, But...
Rules for Researchers in Indian Country
by Dave Baldridge
Serving Elders of Color Funds to Continue
by Yolanda Sanchez
Situations & Solutions: 'I don't want a "Spanish" person in my house.'
The Power of Groups: Boston's Multicultural Coalition on Aging
by Scott Miyake Geron & Roberta Rosenberg
Diversity and the Bottom Line: Business Provides Some Lessons
by Carmelita Tursi
Defining a Multicultural Aging Services Organization
by John A. Capitman, Donna L. Yee & Winnie Hernandez-Gallegos
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