“It takes a village to raise a child.” I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before. It’s an African proverb, with reported origins from the Igbo and Yoruba peoples. It refers to the concept that a child isn’t raised just by his or her parents. … [Read more...]
Culturally Sensitive Senior Care
All across the world, different cultures and different people practice senior care in a different way. In the United States, we have leaned heavily on the nursing home model. In Asian culture, this is a very new concept. Senior care has … [Read more...]
Culture and Background Matter
When it comes to care, our individual cultures and backgrounds really do matter. A study out of Canada helps to confirm this belief. Research from the University of British Columbia and Western University has indicated that indigenous women … [Read more...]