Challenges of Aging Abroad
Some immigrant seniors face bias because of how they speak, especially if they have this.
What is an accent?
Many immigrant seniors prefer to live with children and grandchildren, creating this type of household.
What is a multi-generational household?
When immigrant seniors cannot find doctors or healthcare workers who understand their culture, they face this type of barrier.
What is a cultural barrier?
This Canadian approach to aging focuses on seniors living by themselves, without daily family support.
What is independent aging?
In certain cultures, it can be seen as shameful to place elderly family members in these facilities.
What are long-term care facilities?
This type of network, built with friends and community members, helps immigrant seniors feel supported when formal systems fall short.
What are informal support networks?