2006 CUNY Conference on the Well-Being of Asian American Senior Citizens

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.

• Coming from a tradition where the elderly citizens enjoy typical respect, how can a support system be built for the immigrant community? 
• How can intergenerational communication be improved across cultures? 
• How can service providers acquire cultural and language competence to bridge the gap? 
• How can messages be developed to target the Asian American senior citizens?
• How can policy and decision makers participate in the creation of a safe and healthy community that prize the well-being of their elderly?
  

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