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How to Make the Home Safe for Seniors
Updated April 20, 2021 We typically think of the home as a fairly safe environment but that is never completely true. Accidents at home are incredibly common. Some lead to injury, while others can even be fatal. We often take steps to make sure children are safe at home. It’s time to make the home […]
La tercera edad en una sociedad enfocada en la juventud: La experiencia de dos mujeres Latinas
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.
It’s Time We Disrupt Our View Of Seniors And Aging
Stereotypes surrounding seniors are common but have you ever stopped to think about whether those stereotypes are even accurate? In most cases, they’re not. Furthermore, the way we view seniors has dramatic effects on the opportunities they have within society.
The Importance of Music for Seniors and Caregivers
As caregivers, it’s important to understand and embrace the significance of music for yourself and also for the person you are caring for. Music really can act as a powerful tool and there are a range of ways to take advantage of it.
Aging in a Youth-Focused Society. The Experiences of Two Latino Women
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.