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Thousands of farmworkers are working well into their sixties and seventies with no safety net built for retirement.
Food insecurity affects farmworkers at higher rates than the general U.S. population, and it can increase their risk of suffering from several chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity, particularly among women. Farmworkers often have to choose between healthy food and medication.
For Martha Felix, 84, the Santa Elizabeth church in the San Fernando valley offers sanctuary and community.
As Latino immigrants age, those without families face loneliness and those with families worry about being a burden and hesitate to ask for help. Psychotherapist Gabriel Romero explains that "we feel pleasure in helping others, but we also limit those who want to help us."
Zongjin Wu, 76, dedicates himself to caring for his wife Alice, who has advanced Alzheimer’s, despite financial strain and physical challenges, reflecting deep love and cultural values of filial piety.
Caregivers Crystal Foster and Jermaine Moore share challenges of aging while caring for special needs children. They highlight resilience, family support, and the need for better caregiver resources.
Family caregivers like Camilla Bradford face aging-related challenges while caring for loved ones. Despite physical and emotional strain, their dedication highlights resilience and the need for stronger support systems.
Cambodian genocide survivors face PTSD, nightmares, and trauma, worsened by limited culturally responsive care. It was after Santa Clara County hired Cambodian genocide survivor Bophal Phen that culturally responsive care and practices were implemented to aid trauma healing.
Genocide survivor Robert Chau and his daughter share healing stories on their podcast, preserving Khmer Rouge survivor narratives and fostering intergenerational healing.
