This article originally appeared in The Advocate magazine. This week, the president made the profoundly misguided and dangerous statement that there are "two sides to the story" of the hate-filled events in Charlottesville, Va. While it can sometimes be challenging to...
by Jacqueline García. This article originally appeared on New America Media. When a group of elderly women dance, their eyes focus on their hands, their movements and their fans. Their dresses are colorful, flowers adorn their hair, and their shoes have heels, not too...
by Heron Greenesmith. This post originally appeared on the Justice in Aging blog. Tina and Jackie were born in the same town in 1947. Despite similar beginnings, their lives take very different turns. In 1967, Tina meets Frank. And Jackie meets Frances. As a same-sex...
Aggressive deportation policies, like those that have been enacted since Trump's inauguration, tear families apart -- including elders and the family caregivers they depend upon. Since 1980, the share of households headed by an immigrant has doubled (from 7% to 14% in...
People across our country are enjoying longer lives. In fact, 10,000 people are turning 65 every day. This is great news for all of us, as we have longer to enjoy the intergenerational relationships that make our families stronger. However, it provides a challenge for...
by Neil Gonzalez. This article originally appeared on New America Media. Betty de Guzman takes her ailments in stride. The gracefully dressed, pixie-haired 78-year-old has been a breast-cancer survivor the past 16 years. “When I got diagnosed, I said so be it,” she...
