About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of fostering a sense of belonging for older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Belonging is a universal human need, yet many older adults face isolation, cultural disconnection, or barriers to fully participating in their communities. For professionals working with diverse older populations, creating a sense of belonging means recognizing unique cultural values, traditions and perspectives, and weaving them into the care experience. This podcast episode will explore how to foster inclusion and belonging for older adults from varied cultural, racial and ethnic background...

Topics covered

• belonging
• older adults
• cultural inclusion
• community participation
• diversity
• isolation

Keywords

• belonging
• older adults
• cultural values
• community
• inclusion
• isolation
• diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society on Aging

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