As the average lifespan expands more and more, increasing numbers of the world’s population are reaching old age than ever before, leading to more pressing elder care needs. One of the reasons why there are more elderly people than ever before is technology. Over the years, technology has played an increasingly important role in improving […]
The Benefits and Risks of Social Media for Elderly Parents
Social media is a digital platform that contains a lot of stuff where people can interact. In the past years, social media has become part of the lives of the younger generation. Among the most used applications is Facebook where teens can post what is on their minds and also message one another. The shocking news […]
Why Disability Awareness Matters for Everyone
*This post includes a sponsored link. Disability is difficult and, at times, overwhelming. It’s easy to focus on the negative things, as a disability can make some parts of life more difficult and might limit what a person can do. Yet, a person’s disability doesn’t need to define them. Even people with severe disabilities can […]
The Crisis of African American Incarceration and Aging
The mass incarceration of the African American male in the U.S. penal system is a known and unfortunate trend that has ravaged the family unit, a pattern that mostly occurs in poor urban communities. Disproportionate African American incarceration has many implications for families and society, especially with our aging population. African American Incarceration Statistics While […]