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WebHealthier Black Elders Center Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology A virtual social group for anyone feeling isolated. Hosted by the Healthier Black Elders Center at Wayne State University. There will be icebreakers, games, poems, videos, and general topics. This series of meetings will be: Every Tuesday 1 - 2:00 pm WebThese areas were chosen because of their proximity to Wayne State University and because Detroit has a large black population. Wayne and Oakland counties are largely suburban areas. Black, long-term care utilization was compared with the black elderly representation of the base population in these three locations. charleston county parking garage
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WebSep 3, 2024 · In Seattle, Catholic Community Services sponsors the African American Elders Program, which serves nearly 400 frail homebound seniors each year. “A lot of Black elders in this area migrated from the South a long time ago and were victims of a lot of racist practices growing up," said Margaret Boddie, 77, who directs the program. WebNov 19, 2024 · The HBEC is the physical location and community-serving hub of the MCUAAAR, located within the Institute of Gerontology on the campus of Wayne State University. HBEC shares a collaborative relationship with the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at the University of Michigan and is so named (eg … WebJun 22, 1999 · Representatives from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan joined community leaders at the kick-off event for the "Healthier Black Elders" … charleston county park gold pass