Title: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Headings: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Depending on culture, aging can be seen as an undesirable phenomenon or as an accumulation of wisdom and status.
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Cultural views on aging
Aging and Ageism
Eldercare
Cultural Views on Aging and Death

Content: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
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How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Depending on culture, aging can be seen as an undesirable phenomenon or as an accumulation of wisdom and status. Learning Objective
Analyze the effects of societal perception on treatment of the elderly
Key Points
How people view and perceive the aging process varies greatly from culture to culture. Ageism is a common form of discrimination in the United States and other societies that includes negative views and stereotypes about the elderly. This type of discrimination can have a significant negative impact on the care and well-being of elderly people. Traditionally, elder care has been the responsibility of family members and was provided within an extended-family home. However, increasingly in modern societies, elder care is being provided by state or charitable institutions. Assisted living facilities allow the elderly to keep a sense of independence while providing them with care and supervision necessary to stay safe. While countries like the United States and Japan focus more on independent care, Indian culture places greater emphasis on respect and family care for the elderly. People also perceive death based on the values of their culture.