THE HEALTHIER BLACK ELDERS CENTER COMMUNITY-ENGAGED PROGRAM
2024

Healthier Black Elders Center Community-Engaged Program

Sample size: 350 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Lichtenberg Peter, Perry Tam, Rorai Vanessa, Hall LaToya

Primary Institution: Wayne State University

Conclusion

The Healthier Black Elders Center has successfully engaged over 350 older adults and caregivers through its community programs and services.

Supporting Evidence

  • The HBEC has been active for 25 years in community engagement.
  • The SAFE program has provided 1:1 assistance for older adults affected by scams.
  • Over 200 clients received direct financial assistance in the past five years.

Takeaway

The Healthier Black Elders Center helps older black adults with their health and finances, providing support to many people who have been scammed.

Methodology

The program includes community education, health programs, and financial assistance services.

Participant Demographics

Older black adults and caregivers.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0728

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