INDIA New England News
Rachana Shah
BOSTON- In 2018, Rachana Shah left her job of 20 years as a Systems Analyst to take a risk that would change her life: she founded Evergreen Adult Day Health Center in Woburn, MA- a place that the increasing aging generation in the South Asian community could call their home away from home. This was not a new topic for Ms. Shah- her focus on helping the community has been a part of her life for years.
She is passionate about the plight of seniors, the aging generation that needs more assistance as the time goes by. She watched her own parents, her in-laws, and their friends turning into “latch key adults”, with very few resources available during weekdays for independent movement. Language was often the barrier in most cases Ms. Shah witnessed, where the town provided senior services were not very helpful.
Diversity in Aging Symposium – Eldercare: Diverse Perspectives and Diverse Needs.
The Diversity in Aging Symposium is designed to spark conversation about contemporary issues in aging. For our first event, we are addressing the intersection of aging, race, ethnicity, and eldercare. We will discuss these topics with representatives of community agencies that serve historically marginalized populations of older adults.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 1 pm-2:15 pm,
Virtual Event: Zoom link will be forwarded with registration confirmation.
Registration is free and open to the public. Click HERE to register.
Opening Remarks: