Letter to Aging and Families Task Force

October 11, 2019 The Honorable Debbie Dingell Vice Chair Aging and Families Task Force 116 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard Vice Chair Aging and Families Task Force 2083 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Ayanna Pressley Co-Chair Aging and Families Task Force 1108 Longworth House Office BuildingContinue reading “Letter to Aging and Families Task Force”

Healthy Shalom Marketing Plan

Healthy Shalom Marketing Plan Submitted by: Albert Whitaker Health Communication and Advocacy – HLTH 634 October 6, 2019 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY             Healthy Shalom is Christian ministry that addresses social isolation, chronic disease and its impact on the health and wellbeing of older adults 65 years of age and older. This online platform allows for participantsContinue reading “Healthy Shalom Marketing Plan”

Healthy Aging: In Fine Fettle

PRESS RELEASE                                                   Contact: Albert Whitaker September 22, 2019                                             Email: revwhita3@gmail.com                                                                               Website/blog: https://albertwhitaker.com Healthy Aging: In Fine Fettle (Flesch-Kincaid – Reading Grade Level, 10) (Boston, MA) Healthy Shalom is hosting its first day-long conference. The conference title is Healthy Aging: In Fine Fettle. The conference will take place on Saturday October 12, 2019. It will beContinue reading “Healthy Aging: In Fine Fettle”

Impact of Social Media and Healthy Aging Literature Review

INTRODUCTION             The United States Census Bureau (US Census) reports that in 2016 the estimated number of people 65 and older was 49.2 million. It is projected that by the year 2060 that number will reach 98 million.1 Older adults are living longer. Nonetheless, this population also experiences higher incidences of chronic diseases, such asContinue reading “Impact of Social Media and Healthy Aging Literature Review”

About Me

Rev. Albert Whitaker Email – revwhita3@gmail.com Curriculum Vitae Health care professional with more than 10 years’ experience influencing and leading local, regional and national health initiatives. Extensive experience developing, implementing, evaluating and managing community health programs. Foster and maintain collaborations with systems and institutions such as the departments of public health, health care systems, CMS, quality improvementContinue reading “About Me”

Shalom! Welcome to my first blog

My name is Rev. Albert Whitaker, better known as Rev. Al. I am a minister, teacher and health practitioner committed to improving the health and harmony of older adults. I am currently in the process of completing a Masters in Public Health from Liberty University. I also have a Masters in Urban Ministry from GordonContinue reading “Shalom! Welcome to my first blog”