NIAAH Signature Initiative

Family Care & Equity

Redistributing the Circle of Care for Black Families

Caregiving should never fall on one person alone. NIAAH brings together healthcare, sociology, gerontology, and community practice to support families, honor aging adults, and advance equitable eldercare.

Book anchor · Official pre-order

Aging and Caregiving in Black America

A Sociologically Grounded Guide to Aging and Family Caregiving

A sociologically grounded guide examining how race, family dynamics, faith, money, and health systems shape aging and family caregiving.

Request Institutional Pre-Orders & Course Adoption

Edition links open an email request to NIAAH. Payment and fulfillment details will be confirmed directly.

Practical education

Care With Clarity: Preparing Black Families to Care Together

A six session interactive family team experience, with 90 minute workshops for families and community partners.

Signature deliverable: The Family Care Agreement

A living, negotiated plan detailing care roles, financial contributions, medical decision authority, and backup support.

The six session curriculum

Each session helps families build shared understanding, clarify responsibilities, and prepare for changes in care.

Session 1

Understanding Aging & Dementia

What to expect across the disease trajectory.

Session 2

Centering the Elder

Honoring life history, faith, routines, and preferences.

Session 3

Communicating Through Change

Managing behavioral and cognitive shifts.

Session 4

Dividing the Work

Structuring roles, backup care, expenses, and decision authority.

Session 5

Navigating Health Systems

Working effectively with clinicians and benefits.

Session 6

Executing the Family Care Agreement

Formalizing your negotiated family plan.

Send an inquiry to NIAAH and we will follow up with registration or workshop details.

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