Today was our first full day in class and we had a lot of discussion. We first debriefed on our experience at Casa de Manana. I agree with a lot of what the others have said about Casa not being representative of the older population and that discussion helped me see how privilege can determine how well you age and experience life. Afterwards, three groups presented their current event presentations that opened the discussion on loneliness as a disease, elders and driving, and caretakers. It is crazy that loneliness, a feeling that we all have probably felt at least in one point of our lives, can lead to many physical and mental problems if experienced long term. Elders living alone with limited access to transportation are at higher risk of feeling isolated and lonely. This makes me think of my grandma who knows no English and stays at home by herself most of the time. I appreciate the infrastructure and public transportation in San Francisco because the transit is reliable and convenient for my grandma and it allows her freedom and independence to travel to places After the discussions, we brainstormed and grouped into our NAP groups. My group and I will be going to Barrio Logan and I am excited to check out the Chicano park and a different part of the city with a rich history and art. I hope Barrio Logan will have many activities or community centers for its residents and I cannot wait to explore the location with the other scholars.
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