It seems to me that very little of what we suffer in life comes from the events that are actually occurring to us or around us. While it may sound strange to say, the events themselves are neither good nor bad in their own right. Instead, our views of events are based on our expectations […]
Acceptance
Tackling the Hard Topics: Death and End of Life Care
The end of a person’s life is often an extremely hard and scary topic, one that many of us avoid talking about. Yet, having this conversation with loved ones is critical.
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.
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.
How You Can Find Joy in Caregiving
Finding joy in caregiving might seem like an unrealistic goal, but surprisingly it is actually very achievable. At the same time, this approach is also important for both you and the person you are caring for.
How We Underestimate Elders’ Strength and Resilience
Protecting out elderly parents is an important goal, but in many cases, our approaches for doing so might not be the most effective. In fact, we often need to step back and seriously consider what our parents can and cannot do.