People are coming to the United States at older ages than in the past, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Surve, sometimes with the hope of a U.S. retirement visa. From the vast natural wonders to the potential for adventure in a diverse country — not to mention quality healthcare options, there are numerous […]
Multicultural Caregiving and Resources
East Meets West: A Vietnamese Caregiving Experience in America
According to the last U.S. Census (2010), 3.8% of the seniors aged 55+ are Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults, and Vietnamese seniors made up only 10% of that already small percentage. The AAPI population of seniors grew by a whopping 85% from the previous decade, but Vietnamese are still small in numbers […]
Korean Senior Care Experiences and Lessons
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 […]
Las Mejores Formas Para Enviar Dinero Desde Los Estados Unidos A México
Translated by Lola OrtizRead the English version Here Algunas veces el cuidado y el apoyo a los familiares mayores se hace a distancia. Para muchos americanos, apoyar a sus familiares significa enviar dinero desde los Estados Unidos a México. Sin esas remesas, los familiares que viven en México puede que no tengan todo el dinero necesario […]
Como Cuidar A Los Padres Cuando Envejecen y No Escuchan
Translated by Lola OrtizRead the sister post in English here Cuidar a los padres en su proceso de envejecimiento es muy exigente, y viene con desafíos propios de la tarea. Si a eso añadimos la resistencia al apoyo y al cuidado que muchas veces desarrollan algunos padres, los retos son todavía más difíciles. Aunque no exista […]
Powerful and Fun – The Benefits of Zumba for Seniors
Zumba is popular among adults as an exercise approach but it also offers significant advantages for seniors.