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American Indian/Alaska native elders
— a growing demographic that is changing how we view aging | | Author(s) | Jordan P Lewis |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 59, no 4, May-June 2016 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, May-June 2016 |
| Pages | pp 277-280 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Native Americans ; Well being ; Quality of life ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Today, American Indian and Alaska native (AIAN) Elders are more actively engaged in their families and communities, encouraging the development of intergenerational programmes, language and cultural revitalisation, being stewards in research conducted in their communities, as well passing on their knowledge and experiences on how to live as healthy Native people. Elders have traditionally been quiet and observant of their environment. However, the current and future cohorts of Elders are advocates, leaders, and culture bearers for their families and communities, and they are now in positions of leadership. Western society acknowledges the value of traditional knowledge; and AIAN Elders are viewed as exemplars of healthy ageing, and their lessons and experiences can be attributed to our own lives. This commentary highlights the paradigm shift in how society views older adults, specifically AIAN Elders and their role in health and well-being. It is one of four articles in this issue of Journal of Gerontological Social Work which focus on indigenous Elders. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-170120223 A |
| Classmark | TKH: D:F:5HH: F:59: TOB: 7T |
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