Growing Older, Staying Connected: Why Culturally Appropriate Support Matters
Growing older is a normal part of the life, but everyone experiences aging in a different way. In the case of older people from multicultural communities, maintaining connection with their culture, traditions, language and community could be a main part of their wellbeing and sense of belonging. Reaching to older Australians feel more respected, comfortable and included.
Perth is home to people from different cultural backgrounds. When the multicultural population continue to increase, it is important that older people can find support that is to understand their individual backgrounds. Cultural traditions, language differences and family requirements that can sometimes make it hard for people to find or use services that are right for them.
Why Is Culture important as We Age?
Culture is a part of who we are, which can influence the way we communicate, the food we eat, the tradition we follow and the way we stay connected with family and friends.
For an older person, being able to communicate in a common language or take part in activities connected to their culture can make a big difference, which can help them feel comfortable and connected rather than isolated.
Culturally appropriate services can make things accessible to families. Family members and caretakers may have an important role in supporting older relatives. When services understand cultural preferences and family needs, which can be easier for families to find proper support.
Creating a More inclusive Community
Everyone deserves to grow older with dignity and respect. Older people should not feel that they had to leave their culture or identity behind when they get support.
Small things can make a significant difference. Providing information in different languages, understanding cultural practices and creating welcoming community activities can help older people feel included.
The Association of Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) supports the importance of culturally appropriate services for older people in Perth’s multicultural community. Its focus highlights why understanding cultural differences is important when supporting older people.
How Can We support Older People?
Creating a supportive community is something that involves families, community organizations and service providers.
We can start by listening to older people and can understand why it is important for them. Service providers can make information easy to understand and ensure that their services are welcoming people from different cultural backgrounds.
Digital communication can play a role too. Websites and Social media help older people, families and caretakers to find information about the available services. When online information is easy to understand, simple and easy to access, which make people easier to discover the available for them.
Learn More About AfCAS
Cultural connection should remain significant at every stage of life. When older people feel understood and connected to their community, they can have more positive experience of ageing.
If you or anyone in your family would like to learn more about culturally appropriate services, visit AfCAS and explore the information available.
👉 Visit AfCAS to learn more about its work and services:https://www.afcas.net
A culturally inclusive community starts with understanding, respect and connection.
Steve
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