Members of AmeriCorps are working to help senior immigrants and refugees with "health literacy". They suffer when they can't discuss problems with doctors, read labels and information, understand consent forms, etc. - - Donna Poisl
By Dan Nonte, University Relations
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The UNCG Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) is recruiting 20 AmeriCorps members to improve health care for immigrant and refugee seniors in Greensboro.
Supported by a $50,000 grant from MetLife and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Immigrant Health Literacy Program (IHELP) will provide health screenings and teach English, citizenship and health literacy to elders from Africa, Asia and Latin America. The AmeriCorps members will also lead recreational activities to promote socializing.
“This program will allow us to provide essential health information to older immigrants and refugees living in the community,” said Mandy Benson, CYFCP’s community health program manager. “Not only will we be promoting healthy aging, but also strengthening social connections for these elders.”
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