Humana Socialization Program (1985)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-11-3
Duration: 00:04:27
Subjects: Elderly | Health Care | Older people
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Singleton, W. James Interviewee
- Baylor, Ernest Interviewee
- Melton, Callie Interviewee
- Hines, Dorothy Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 3, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s profile of Humana Socialization, a program for low-income senior citizens in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her report touches on the nutrition and health assessment services available to the participants. She interviews: State Representative W. James Singleton; Ernest Baylor, executive director; Callie Melton, participant; and Dorothy Hines, the president of the Black Nurses Association. Host: Rob Hinton