Tag: elders

“The world needs a little bit of everything, even a kingpin.”

“The world needs a little bit of everything, even a kingpin.”

As part of De-Bug's series covering the experience of immigrant elders, Adrian Avila tells the story of a former kingpin that he came across and the positive inspiration that came from what one would call a "bad guy."

To Help Elders, South Asian Scholars Build Global Network

To Help Elders, South Asian Scholars Build Global Network

Researchers helping South Asian elders from India to California rely on networking face-to-face and online to build knowledge globally.

As Eldercare Grows, So Do Labor Battles

As Eldercare Grows, So Do Labor Battles

Aging boomers will heighten demand for eldercare, and poor pay and job conditions are prompting unions to organize home care and nursing home workers.

Vietnamese Elders Struggle With Depression Years After War

Vietnamese Elders Struggle With Depression Years After War

Although Nguyễn lost almost everything when she emigrated in 1975, she did not feel depressed about her loss and instead focused on the future.

Home Alone: Adult Health Center Cuts Devastate Elders, Disabled

Home Alone: Adult Health Center Cuts Devastate Elders, Disabled

California is set to shut down its 330 adult day care centers for 38,000 elders and people with disabilities, at huge cost to the state — and families.

Autumn Blues

Autumn Blues

Indian American seniors immigrating to the United States face the challenge of acculturation while dealing with issues of aging.

 
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