Title: Culture and Aging
Headings: Culture and Aging
Culture and Aging
Chinese and Japanese
Korean
Indian
Native American
Mediterranean and Latin
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Content: The main priority is on family, and seniors share in the duties of the household. In a contemporary version of this, the oldest family members will often take care of younger children while the adult children and others work outside home to support the family. This allows the seniors to be fully involved and integrated in society even in old age. In Greek culture, being old is something that is honored. When Arianna Huffington visited a monastery in Greece, she said the abbots were respectfully referred to as ‘ Geronda,’ meaning ‘old man.’ “ The idea of honoring old age, indeed identifying it with wisdom and closeness to God, is in startling contrast to the way we treat aging in America,” Huffington said. “Culture and Aging,” Written by Taylor French, Amada contributor. Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!