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Almas, Sueños, y Presentes

La tercera edad en una sociedad enfocada en la juventud: La experiencia de dos mujeres Latinas

May 22, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Muchas personas viajan a los Estados Unidos con una esperanza: al tan anhelado sueño americano y dicho sea de paso, alcanzar un retiro, próspero y lleno de alegrías al llegar a la adultez mayor.

Almas, Sueños, y Presentes

Aging in a Youth-Focused Society. The Experiences of Two Latino Women

May 9, 2016 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Modern society places many challenges on individuals, especially because society maintains such a strong focus on youth. But, the implications of this focus can be significant for people as they age, especially if those people are also immigrants.

Garden 5

El jardín del recuerdo

May 7, 2015 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Read the post in English here Hace algunos años, cuando visitaba a mi suegra Doña María, a veces la encontraba trabajando en su jardín, lo que me extrañaba mucho porque era una persona ya mayor y con algunas dolencias propias de la edad. Verla con el rastrillo o la pala en la mano se me […]

Chinese Elder Care

移民家庭的老年人关怀:十大挑战与解决方案

December 21, 2014 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

当今世界正在发生日新月异的变化。全球文化与经济的转型使老年人关怀这一问题面临了一系列的挑战,尤其是对于移民家庭和少数民族家庭。 以下挑战将会得到阐述并提供相应的解决方案:语言,医生与文化间的矛盾,传统与现代疗法,有限的探亲时间,现代通信,家庭冲突,迁移,负罪感,社区化资源的需求以及财务和法律事宜的处理。

Family support

El Cuidado De Las Personas Mayores En Las Familias De Inmigrantes: 10 Retos Y Soluciones

December 18, 2014 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Read the English post here El mundo está cambiando dramáticamente en todo tipo de formas. Los cambios globales en la cultura y economía han planteado una serie de desafíos respecto al cuidado de las personas de edad avanzada, especialmente en las familias de inmigrantes y de minorías étnicas. Los siguientes desafíos serán abordados, y se […]

Keeping it in the family

Las Recompensas Y Cargas Del Cuidado De Familiares En Las Comunidades Hispanas

December 14, 2014 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Read the post in English here La cultura hispana es bien conocida por su enfoque en los valores familiares, especialmente en el cuidado de los jóvenes y ancianos. Los miembros de las familias hispanas normalmente perciben la prestación de cuidados hacia sus parientes ancianos como un deber, y se sentirían avergonzados si no pudieran hacerse […]

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