by Sarita Aguilar | May 7, 2021 | Careers in Aging, Uncategorized
Last week was Careers in Aging week! We had the privilege of inviting people of various careers to speak about how they work with older adults. One of those was Keri White! Her official job title is Recruiting and Advising Specialist for the ACU School of Social Work...
by Sarita Aguilar | Mar 31, 2021 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized
It’s important to remember that not all adults experience aging in the same way. In the social sciences we talk about intersectionality, or the way that different parts of our identity come together to shape our experiences in life. One very important...
by Sarita Aguilar | Feb 1, 2021 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
Death is an inevitable process that everyone must go through at some point; there is no avoiding it. It is natural to have a fear of death and to feel anxiety about either oneself or a loved one dying. As older adults approach it, they can easily experience anxiety, a...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 19, 2021 | Caregiver Resources
As a parent or other loved one is getting older, taking care of them might seem to be the obvious choice. However, it can be much harder than it appears to be at first glance. According to an article posted by the AARP in 2020, 36% of family caregivers characterize...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 14, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized
Deciding whether or not it is in the best interest of an older adult to move into a senior living facility can be a difficult decision for both the individual, as well as their family. The decision can be life-changing and families may worry if they are making the...
