The story about Eva made the greatest impact on me because of the blatant discrimination she was receiving due to her age, which is something she can’t control. I have heard stories of rideshare drivers that have refused riders due toothier weight their concern that...
What surprised me most about the readings was that people over 65 make up 13% of the population but consume 34% of all prescription medications with 40% of people 65 and older taking at least 5 medications daily. I knew that pharmaceutical companies heavily profited...
In my first blog post, I wrote that an aspect of aging that I fear is the possibility of social isolation and cognitive decline. Some physical outcomes that result from these difficulties are cognitive decline increasing the chances of developing more health issues...
Hello everyone! My name is Gianna and I am a second year full-time MSW student. I am originally from Southern California and have lived in Fayetteville, Georgia for almost a year. I have some experience working with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and...
