Cultivating Resilience Across Diverse Aging Communities
2024
Resilience in Diverse Aging Communities
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Author Information
Author(s): Catherine García, Heather Farmer
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of cultural practices and social support in promoting resilience and well-being among older adults from diverse backgrounds.
Supporting Evidence
- Eldership among Alaskan Native Elders promotes community relations.
- Native Hawaiian kumu loea emphasize the importance of cultural practices.
- Social networks and cultural events support South Asian American women's well-being.
- Social support is crucial for life satisfaction among resettled Bhutanese older adults.
- Cultural identity impacts financial security for older Hispanics.
Takeaway
Older people from different cultures can be strong and happy by using their traditions and having good friends and family around them.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, South Asian American, Bhutanese, and Hispanic communities.
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