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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66e7d90cddd61-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66e7d90cddd61-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ANNAPOLIS-MD">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ANNAPOLIS-MD">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP
Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan
Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. Read on.
Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’
Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. Read on.
AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors
During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click here to learn more about the committee and its work.
ADVICE
10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider
A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health.
Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click here for tips from AARP.
CAREGIVING
Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:
PARTNER NEWS
Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Clickhere for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].
This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the AARP Maryland page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">The AARP Maryland AAPI Lounge: August 2024</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/28/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><b><u>NEWS AND UPDATES FROM AARP</u></b><br><b>Meet the Tech Trainer: Kevin Tsan</b><br><br>Meet Kevin, one of the newest additions to AARP’s Senior Planet team, who is bringing the Senior Planet technology training curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Kelly Hu: ‘I’ve Always Looked Forward to Being 50’</b><br><br>Actress shares how she’s working to keep in tune with her body. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/kelly-hu-age-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>AARP Maryland AAPI Steering Committee Receives Gubernatorial Honors</b><br><br>During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Governor Wes Moore honored AARP Maryland's AAPI Steering Committee for their work to lift and amplify the voices of older AAPI Marylanders. The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. 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The citation was presented by Christina Poy, administrative director for the Governor's Commission on South Asian Affairs and the Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs at a luncheon celebration at the Asian American Center of Frederick on May 29. Click <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/aapi-steering-committee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span> to learn more about the committee and its work.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/01/1f/d29976664f57a274c957c3b2e037/picture1.jpg" alt="Picture1.jpg" width="2485" height="938" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px;"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Nancy Carr</div> </figure> </div> </div><p><b><u>ADVICE</u></b><br><b>10 Tips for Finding a Culturally Sensitive Health Care Provider</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/64/3e/d1c2cafbb99cb74bc4edd3e24d34/istock-jpc-prod.jpg" alt="Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope" width="2716" height="1810" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">Doctor workplace with digital tablet and stethoscope</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">jean-Paul CHASSENET</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A doctor who respects your beliefs and understands your background can benefit your health. <br><br>Benefits abound when it comes to having a culturally sensitive health care provider, says Lisa Cooper, M.D., founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2023/how-to-find-culturally-sensitive-health-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a></span></span> for tips from AARP.<br></p><hr><p><br><b><u>CAREGIVING</u></b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/7b/87/14347463183c0d9e53b80095e73f/caregiving.jpg" alt="caregiving" width="1280" height="853" style="height: auto; max-width: 300px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>Did you know? AARP continues to add to its library of resources for AAPI family caregivers:</b><br></p><ul><li>Chinese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chinese.aarp.org/caregiving/</a></span></span></li><li>Korean: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/korean-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/koreanresources</u></li><li>Vietnamese: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/asian-community/vietnamese-language-resources/</a></span></span> <u>www.aarp.org/vietnameseresources</u></li></ul><p><b><u>PARTNER NEWS</u></b><br>Ashiyanaa (formerly ASHA for Women) is seeking an executive director. The Montgomery County-based organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 1989 to provide culturally-competent support services to South Asian women and children impacted by interpersonal violence (also known as domestic violence). Their services and programs currently serve all South Asians with origins in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Click<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/34/2a/3865d14f45a5884e29abcba189d0/executive-director-job-description-june-6-2024.pdf" target="New Window/Tab">here</a></span></span> for the listing. [Note: This is not an AARP affiliated organization. Any information you provide will be governed by Ashiyanaa's data privacy policies].<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Maryland. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/maryland/" target="_blank">AARP Maryland</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/annapolis-md/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66e7d90cddd61-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66e7d90cddd61-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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