Yamada Focuses on Aging Issues in the African American Community SACRAMENTO- Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D-Davis), Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee announces an informational hearing to explore issues specific to Californias older African American population as the first in an eight part “Faces of Aging” 2014 hearing series. Nationally renowned gerontologist and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Administration on Aging, Fernando Torres-Gil, Ph.D., will kick-off the series with an overview of California’s aging population. “Each component of Californias multi-cultural population contributes to our rich diversity and quality of life,” stated Assemblymember Yamada. “Tuesdays hearing will explore ways to address the specific social and health challenges that older African Americans face, and how policymakers can incorporate that knowledge into programs and culturally competent services.” Members of the public are encouraged to attend: Informational Hearing Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care “Faces of Aging: African Americans and Aging” Yamada Focuses on Aging Issues in the African American Community SACRAMENTO- Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D-Davis), Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee announces an informational hearing to explore issues specific to Californias older African American population as the first in an eight part “Faces of Aging” 2014 hearing series. Nationally renowned gerontologist and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Administration on Aging, Fernando Torres-Gil, Ph.D., will kick-off the series with an overview of California’s aging population. “Each component of Californias multi-cultural population contributes to our rich diversity and quality of life,” stated Assemblymember Yamada. “Tuesdays hearing will explore ways to address the specific social and health challenges that older African Americans face, and how policymakers can incorporate that knowledge into programs and culturally competent services.” Members of the public are encouraged to attend: Informational Hearing Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care “Faces of Aging: African Americans and Aging” Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 2:00PM State Capitol, Room 447 Sacramento, California
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