Topics on Aging
By Juan Gallo
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How Should We Honor the Wisdom of Mother Figures?
In honor of Mother’s Day, Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo reflects on the role of mother figures in our lives. For those who need more wisdom in their lives, he offers a challenge!
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This blog is a frank conversation about what it means to age in our society.
I want us to consider what a wider range of diverse experiences when we talk about aging. I want to reflect on how we, as a community, want our neighbors and our mothers and fathers and our grandparents to live out their latter decades of life. I want us to consider each one of their voices as we strive to meet their needs.
Join me for weekly discussions about what it means to be a senior in South Florida and how we can and should respond to the growing needs of the aging population.
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