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Korean Senior Care Experiences and Lessons

August 13, 2021 By Ibukun Adelowo Leave a Comment

As Korean society has transformed, various traditions have been contested or ignored into obsolescence, but the tradition of family Korean senior care doesn’t appear to be one of them.  The strong-held belief that adult children bear the responsibility for elder care has been directly influenced by Confucianism. Confucianism compels children to personally see to the […]

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The Intersection Between Ethnicity, Caregiving and Culture

October 16, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

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 […]

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The International Challenges of Aging: The Case of Pakistani Families

October 5, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Cultural Barriers and Assisted Living for Vietnamese Americans

September 21, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

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

September 18, 2020 By Guest Author Leave a Comment

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 […]

Why History Matters For African American Female Caregivers

August 21, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 1 Comment

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.

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