Forum Leadership Welcome Message

Welcome to the 12th annual Northern California Black Physicians Forum.

The lives of seniors today vary greatly. Baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z have different life expectations yet all are in various stages of life juggling school, work, housing, money, and family/social connections. Their needs may be very different and business, government, and health care must rise to meet those needs. The track of American life has been on autopilot for generations. As early as pre-school, children are lined-up on the track to get an education, get a job, work hard and then when they’re too old or sick to work there is retirement. A fascinating thing that came from the COVID pandemic, is that it shook-up this track as we know it. Remote work, hybrid schedules, fewer commuters, home schooling, and virtual meetings all made huge advancements at the height of the COVID pandemic. It caused a worldwide reimagining of ways we can live. It is that imagination still at work that focuses us on “Race, Aging Adult Vulnerabilities & Long Term Care,” for the 2022 Black Physicians Forum. We are excited to have Keynote Speaker - Dr. Jean Accius, Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership at AARP talk with us about how medical professionals and community members can begin a new discussion on what healthy aging looks like in communities of color. With greater health risks, economic instability, and multi-generational responsibilities, planning for healthy aging has never been more important. In communities of color, a large part of elder care falls to family members. While many welcome the opportunity to be a help to their loved ones, having the training, time and support needed to maintain a high quality of life for seniors can be a challenge. With technology, advocacy for better health care access, and a reimagining of how elders can continue to contribute their talents to the community, each of us can help to create a community that supports healthy lives at every age. Welcome to the 12th Annual Black Physicians Forum!

Be Well,

Pleshette

Pleshette Robertson CEO & Founder - Sac Cultural Hub Chief Editor of THE HUB Magazine President - Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation

Twlia

Twlia Laster Strategic Marketing Director, Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation Owner, Travel with Twlia & Twlia Makes It Happen! Consulting

Valarie

Valarie Scruggs Program Development Manager Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation Owner - VisionStep