Portraits of Aging in Cuba

During this first week of January, I am in Cuba with a group of Dickinson Law students who are part of an introductory course on “Cuban Legal Systems.”  While we are in the country — my second time here in less than 12 months — I hope to continue to learn more about Cuba’s demographics, including their reported successes on infant mortality, longevity and health care.  

In the meantime, I came across an interesting photo essay from the National Geographic, providing a window into aging in Cuba.  A key observation from Looking Into the Eyes of Cuba’s Elderly, On the Verge of Change, is that Cubans “want tourists to come and experience their country but not just for salsa dancing, cigars and to see those amazing old cars — but also to share stories about their countries, family, and lives….”