Cultural Diversity and Care of The Elderly

This program explores the nature of cultural and social differences among the elderly, and how socio-cultural factors affect health-promoting and health-seeking behavior of aged individuals when residing in long-term care facilities. The care of culturally diverse elderly persons as related to health and social care, approaches to health and illness, dealing with pain, and death and dying is discussed. The importance of communication to bridge differing expectations, expressions, and responses to health care are stressed throughout the program.

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