Low-income Black elders completed a 10-week health promotion program for the purpose of lowering or stabilizing blood pressure levels. Comparisons were made between classes that met weekly versus three times a week, and between yoga and aerobics formats. A peer-led program was developed that continued for 10 months after the professionally-led…

Using epidemiologic survey data of elderly residents in six public housing developments, assesses the need for mental health care. Found that 37% of the predominantly African American sample needed mental health services. Males, older residents, those with no Medicare insurance, and those with daily living impairments were most at risk. (RJM)