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Asian American senior citizens are a growing population. Many of them live in
poverty, with arrangements that render them alone, and without
strong social support. There is a prevalence
of depressive symptoms, yet cultural and language barriers limit
their access to care. In the crowded urban
setting, many also become victims of crime and pedestrian
traffic casualties.
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Coming from a
tradition where the elderly citizens enjoy typical respect, how
can a support system be built for the immigrant community?
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How can
intergenerational communication be improved across cultures?
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How can service
providers acquire cultural and language competence to bridge the
gap?
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How can messages be
developed to target the Asian American senior citizens?
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How can policy and
decision makers participate in the creation of a safe and
healthy community that prize the well-being of their elderly?
News Headlines
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"Two of the Ten Most 'Dangerous' Crossroads Are in Chinatown"
"82
Year Old Chinese Woman Crushed by Truck"
"Old
Chinese Woman in Serious Life Danger from Car Accident"
"LMDC
Raised 12 Suggestions to Improve Chinatown Traffic"
"Community
Representatives Suggest the Construction of Pedestrian Bridges"
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