Translated by Lola OrtizRead the sister post in English here A medida que las personas envejecen pueden aparecer problemas que hagan que comer a veces pueda ser una batalla. Algunas personas pueden perder el apetito o simplemente perder el interés por la comida. Hay problemas en especial que pueden tener un efecto dramático en la alimentación, […]
Multicultural Caregiving and Resources
Todo Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber Sobre Sus Prestaciones De Jubilación del Seguro Social
Translated by Lola OrtizRead the post in English here Este artículo analiza detalladamente las prestaciones de jubilación del Seguro Social, incluyendo todos los pormenores que usted necesita saber. Con millones de personas empezando a considerar la jubilación y con la incertidumbre económica que el coronavirus ha creado, no hay que sorprenderse que muchos jubilados en […]
The Intersection Between Ethnicity, Caregiving and Culture
Talking about ethnicity, caregiving and culture is a challenging topic – and an important one. While different cultures face many of the same challenges, there’s no denying that there are distinct differences too. Some groups are at a disadvantage in the society that they’re in. Perhaps they face discrimination or their values and priorities are […]
The International Challenges of Aging: The Case of Pakistani Families
At Kapok, we like to look at the impact that culture has aging – and on the caregiving journey. Your physical location, ethnicity, and cultural background can all strongly influence your life, which doesn’t need to be a bad thing at all. But, good or bad, it’s important to talk about these differences. Understanding the […]
Cultural Barriers and Assisted Living for Vietnamese Americans
Finding good solutions for assisted living for Vietnamese Americans is an important goal, but it can present families with many challenges.
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 […]