Rakesh Sharma, 42, has been agonizing over his aging mother living by herself in Pune, India. Rakesh’ father passed away a few months ago and Rakesh wants her to come and stay with his family in the US, but she is stubborn and does not want to leave her comfortable roots to settle in a […]
Multicultural Caregiving and Resources
Ethiopian Family Life and Caregiving
Traditional values in Ethiopia include care of the elderly by their younger family members. This is a common cultural tradition in much of Africa and the Middle East. Ethiopia’s elderly were regarded as valuable members of society – a pattern that does continue today. Yet, as with most cultures, patterns are changing. Previously, it was […]
The Rewards and Burdens of Hispanic Family Caregiving
Léalo en español Hispanic culture is well known for its focus on family values, especially care for the elderly and young. Hispanic family culture typically perceives caregiving for elderly relatives as a duty and would be ashamed to be unable to care for them. It’s not a burden, it’s a joy to incorporate the elderly into […]
Modern Chinese Family Values and Caregiving
Aging is a universal challenge, with people from all walks of life facing many of the same challenges as their bodies get older. Yet, different societies vary in how they approach aging. There are also many changes over time, as demographics and values change. Many countries are finding that younger generations are more interested in […]