Ashley Milne-Tyte
Stories
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Science
Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It's stressful but rewarding, too
Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don't.
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Health
Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and it can harm people
Assumptions that older people are one big, frail, homogenous group can lead to problems, says the author of Elderhood.
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Health
Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label
Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.