Sunday, August 10, 2008
Older Hispanics find health care lacking
Arelis Hernandez Orlanda Sentinel Staff Writer - August 8, 2008
Florida is facing an explosion in its number of elderly Hispanic residents, raising concerns about the strain on a health-care system little prepared to handle their unique needs.
In 1995, U.S. census officials said Florida would face a 102 percent increase in Hispanics age 65 and older by 2010, from about 237,000 to 480,000. By 2007, the Hispanic elderly population had already increased by 124 percent to 530,000 people, or 12.5 percent of the senior population, according to Department of Elder Affairs data.
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Health care is a major issue within the Hispanic community. Too often, we don't know our options, so we just ignore the problem all together.
ReplyDeleteRight now, there's one influential Hispanic out there who's working towards spreading awareness and bringing information and services to the community.
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Check out http://www.upclosewithcristina.com/video to learn more and make a customizable video! You can have fun with your friends and
make them on online TV star with Cristina's video, "Amigos Live!" It's a blast!
Also, you can enter to win an all inclusive trip for 2 to Miami to to see the Cristina Saralegui show!
Definitely check out AARP for yourself or for a relative or client. They've got some great benefits, including (but not limited to): Exclusive travel discounts, prescription discounts, retirement planning and free companion membership!
I hope it's alright that I commented on your blog -- wanted to let them know about the fun video with Cristina and AARP's great benefits. If you have any further questions,
please don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks!
Isabella Coldivar
AARP Ambassador
isabellaAARP@gmail.com