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 […]
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Why History Matters For African American Female Caregivers
African American women are disproportionately affected when it comes to balancing work, family and elder caregiving. But why is that and can it affect you? Click to learn more.
The Color of Care: A Beginner’s Guide for the African American Caregiver
In a sea of caregiving how-to’s and over-medicalized handbooks, I was overjoyed to come across Ky’a Jackson’s book, The Color of Care: A Beginner’s Guide for the African American Caregiver. Ky’a’s book epitomizes the very reason why I launched Kapok back in 2014 – to bring a more diverse perspective to our nation’s growing number […]
The African American Advantage in Dementia Caregiving
Research often suggests that African American caregivers fare relatively well when supporting dementia patients. African American caregivers tend to be more resilient, experience less emotional distress, are more likely to report positive experiences, and experience less depression. This is an interesting pattern and an area that researchers have been working hard at trying to understand. […]
Como Ser un Cuidador Remunerado – Kapok Guia
Translated by Lola OrtizRead the guide in English here Esta usted buscando una carrera como cuidador o un trabajo de media jornada en el mercado laboral de la tercera edad? Esto es lo que usted necesita saber. Esta guía ofrece una perspectiva general de los requisitos estatales de los sectores afines: la formación necesaria, donde buscar […]
The Role of Immigrants in Providing Care to the Aging
Politics frequently underestimates and ignores the significant benefits immigrants offer America, especially in care provision.