by Sarita Aguilar | May 22, 2020 | Aging Resources
The saying “Oh they have aged well”, as well as, “time did not do them good” are both phrases we have heard people use to describe those who have reached later stages in life. Statements such as these appear to be placing the older population...
by Sarita Aguilar | Apr 22, 2020 | Careers in Aging
This weekend I had the opportunity to have a discussion with my friend Jennifer Becerra, who is a registered nurse (RN) at Texas Health Southwest Hospital in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), for Careers in Aging Week! She expressed the love she has for her job and how...
by Sarita Aguilar | Feb 24, 2020 | Aging Resources
Nearly everyone in our country has taken some sort of medication throughout their lifetime. As one ages, their need for various medications may begin to grow significantly. Even though medications are meant to improve one’s quality of life, they may come with...
by Sarita Aguilar | Feb 17, 2020 | Aging Resources
One of the most common challenges faced by the older adult population is hearing loss. It is estimated that about one-third of older adults between the age range of 64-75 are experiencing hearing loss, even if they do not realize it. Signs such as the following...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 31, 2020 | GERO Student Focus, Uncategorized
Inter-generational experiences has become a sight that is not commonly seen. This is partly due to how unfamiliar this idea is, especially to those in the younger generations. If you have not been exposed to spending time with our older population, interacting with...
