Intercultural Understandings Of Elderly Care & Wellbeing

As populations age worldwide, understanding elderly care through intercultural perspectives provides valuable insights into how societies can better support older adults and promote their well-being. This seminar examines the social, economic, and cultural factors that shape ageing experiences and influence elders’ ability to live with dignity, purpose, and fulfillment. Across different cultures, older adults play vital roles as caregivers, knowledge keepers, community leaders, and custodians of tradition. However, many also face challenges such as social isolation, financial insecurity, health concerns, age discrimination, and inadequate support systems.

The seminar explores culturally grounded approaches to elder care and highlights how families, communities, institutions, and governments can create environments where older adults can thrive rather than simply survive. Particular attention is given to intergenerational relationships, including elders’ expectations of respect, reciprocity, care, and the preservation of cultural values and lived experiences. Meaningful dialogue between generations can…