Older Latinos redefine family to include friends, neighbors, community members Apr 29, 2022 9:15 am by Sharita ForrestCultural Exploration Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Latinos view the support of friends, neighbors and other community members as so vital to their well-being in later life that they redefine these relationships as family, according to new research from U of I social work professor Lissette Piedra. Share on Facebook Tweet Email