Did you know that Ageism is more than a term associated with how a person thinks about aging (or your age)? Ageism can be followed by actions that can have a negative impact on a person’s mental health. Older adults may experience stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age.
Ageism is an ongoing social problem that older Americans face in the aging process. Ageism, or myths about aging, creates barriers for older adults that are trying to age with dignity. As Americans live longer and healthier lives, ensuring equal access to resources that support healthy aging is important.
Edadismo 101 Published October 2022 | Read this article in English. El edadismo es un problema social continuo que afecta a los adultos mayores, incluyendo a los hispanos / latinos. Incluir a los adultos mayores en las decisiones puede ayudar a combatir la discriminación por edad. Los proveedores, incluyendo a [...]
Al cuidar a un ser querido adulto mayor Latino, puede ser útil saber a qué recursos pueden acceder los cuidadores durante una emergencia de salud pública.
A Public Health Emergency is when a community is impacted by the threat of an illness or health condition that poses a substantial risk to human health1, such as COVID-19, or natural disasters also known as common disasters. Examples of common disasters include wildfires, windstorms, floods, earthquakes, tornados, extreme temperatures, and hurricanes.
Latino caregivers feel a sense of purpose when caring for their older adult loved ones but with that can come financial consequences.
Los cuidadores Latinos sienten un sentido de propósito al cuidar a sus seres queridos pero con eso vienen consecuencias financieras.
We have learned a lot about how the effects of the virus have disproportionately affected some groups. We know that Hispanic/Latinos were hit particularly hard because of an increase in exposure, vulnerability to severe complications of the virus, and an initial hesitancy in getting the vaccine. We also know that restrictions on daily life have also put a strain on caregivers within the Hispanic/Latino community.
An Interview with Latina Caregivers of Older Adults Published October 2021 | Read this article in Spanish. MHP Salud staff share their experience as caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: why they do it, the challenges, and the joy... Caring for an older adult loved one is arguably one of [...]
La población de adultos mayores esta creciendo en los Estados Unidos y los adultos mayores hispanos/latinos es el grupo que está creciendo más rápido que todos. Se espera que hispanos mayores de 65 años aumente desde 4.6 millones en 2017 a 19.9 millones en el año 2060.1 Es importante involucrar hispanos en los servicios de salud mientras envejecen para promover buena salud y bienestar; reducir disparidades de salud; y prevenir la aislación social, heridas por caídas; y el desarrollo de enfermedades crónicas.
