b)      Technology: Today more than ever technology plays an important role in communication. Before, it was uncommon to use webinars, virtual interviews or any other technological tools, however, I think today technology has solidified itself as an essential tool in our daily life.  

c)      Access to elderly homes/community houses/public spaces aimed at improving lifestyle of Hispanic elderly population: Whether it’s making community homes just for Hispanic elders or for elders with English as a second language, it is imperative that during their day to day life, they are entertained and made to feel wanted and cared for rather than sitting around in a home with the rest of their family. Activities, games, and even ESL/technology classes can be administered in these community homes or public spaces like libraries, schools and/or parks, so those space are often uncommon resources to use for that kind of activities. 

Hopelessness in elderly Hispanic population could be a consequence of numerous factors, such as, low education levels, unemployment, childhood abuse, abandon, punishment, low economical resources, dysfunctional family and/or environment, low access to medical care or non-existence of preventive medicine culture, etc., so there isn’t a clear definition about the root cause. Also, people involved have different points of view about the problem and the possible solutions. 

Many obstacles make harder to diagnose and get timely medical attention to elderly Hispanic population that suffer of hopelessness, so no fixed solution readily available.

On the other hand, there is not a final solution and from my point of view hopelessness is a symptom of other problems in our society and it may lead to suicide, mental illnesses, substances abuse, poverty, lack of values and belief.

Because they feel guilty

Because they are constantly reflecting on the past, and/ or dwelling on it.

Because they don’t come to terms with the reality that they are economically reliant on others 

Because they don’t have enough resources to and the means to be independent anymore, and don’t have a solid networking

Because they don’t have a formal job and don’t get much social interaction

Because the existence of some barriers that were never overcome, such as, language, racial discrimination, disabilities, traditions, culture, communication patterns, help-seeking behaviors, low family support and/or friendship networking, and low self-esteem, low access to medical care etc.

Resistance to change and low self-confidence

Because they prefer to stay in their comfort zone and/or give more power to their fears