"Myths and Facts about Race and Family Caregiving in Aging"

 "Myths and Facts about Race and Family Caregiving in Aging"

 A Panel Discussion with:

 Wanda Mitchell, Director of Community Engagement, 

 Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

 Philip Lai, Coffee Cup Branch Manager, Philadelphia Senior Center

 Joanna Rosario, Administrator, Sewell Senior Citizens Center Adult Day Care 

                    Moderated by: Lois Evans, Co-Chair, 

 Penn's Village Inclusiveness & Diversity Committee

 Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 2:00-3:15 pm

via Zoom 

Sponsored by the Inclusiveness & Diversity Committee as part of its series on Racism & Aging

Stereotypes abound about how different cultural and racial groups approach aging and the care of their seniors. These include beliefs about daily life issues, quality of life, and help needed and provided. In reality, preferences for ‘independence v. family care’; utilization or refusal of long-term care services; reliance on gendered role assignments for caregiving, and/or a goal to ‘age gracefully’ may each differ across and within cultures.

 Our panelists will share common beliefs and attitudes on this topic from a cultural/racial perspective, including how these may have been influenced by institutional racism. Join Asian, Latino, and Black panelists as they explore stereotypes and reveal common themes that can help inform Penn’s Village volunteer services and supports for older adults in our community.

LOCATION

This will be an online event hosted via Zoom Conferencing. You do not need a Zoom account but you will need to download and install the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device to join the event. Please email us at tech@pennsvillage.org in advance if you need assistance installing the Zoom app or check our new Zoom Instructions. If you cannot join the event using your computer or mobile device and the Zoom app, you can join the event via teleconference and hear the audio portion.

You will receive an email a few days before the event as well as on the day of the event with a link to the meeting, the Meeting ID, call-in telephone numbers and instructions for joining the meeting.

RSVP

Self-registration is now available on the Penn's Village website!  Please review our

Self-Registration Instructions and register here Myths and Facts About Race and Family Caregiving. You can also register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or calling 215-925-7333. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others.

This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners.  

Guests are welcome to attend up to three programs per calendar year before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village, or they can pay $10 per additional program.  Refunds will be generated if a guest registration is cancelled in advance.

Group photos may be taken during this event.