Challenges of Aging Abroad
This characteristic, related to appearance, often increases the risk of discrimination for immigrant seniors.
What is minority status?
Many immigrant seniors prefer to live with children and grandchildren, creating this type of household.
What is a multi-generational household?
Limited knowledge of these languages can make it hard for immigrant seniors to access healthcare in Canada.
What is English or French?
Some immigrant seniors face bias because of how they speak, especially if they have this.
What is an accent?
In certain cultures, it can be seen as shameful to place elderly family members in these facilities.
What are long-term care facilities?
Immigrant seniors often turn to communities of people with shared culture or religion. These are known as ___.
What are ethnic or religious communities?
Immigrant seniors who look different from the majority population often experience this negative treatment.
What is prejudice or discrimination?
This Canadian approach to aging focuses on seniors living by themselves, without daily family support.
What is independent aging?
Keeping connections to one’s original culture helps immigrant seniors feel supported, but it can make this broader aspect of life harder.
What is social inclusion?