Older Adult Health News and Updates
Actions that Impact Mental Health among Older Adults
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.
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How Caring for an Older Adult Loved One Can Have Financial Consequences for Hispanic/Latino Caregivers
Latino caregivers feel a sense of purpose when caring for their older adult loved ones but with that can come financial consequences.
Cómo el cuidar de un ser querido adulto mayor puede tener consecuencias financieras para los cuidadores hispanos / latinos
Los cuidadores Latinos sienten un sentido de propósito al cuidar a sus seres queridos pero con eso vienen consecuencias financieras.
Three Ways COVID-19 has Affected Hispanic and Latino Caregivers of Older Adults
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.
