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| How oriental culture responds to the challenges of ageing | | Author(s) | Wu Cangping |
| Journal title | BOLD, vol 9, no 4, 1999 |
| Publisher | International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), 1999 |
| Pages | pp 19-22 |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Confucianism ; Far East. |
| Annotation | The ageing process of populations with an oriental culture began much later than in the west, but has accelerated in recent decades. Oriental culture is rooted predominantly in the doctrines of Confucius. Six essential elements of oriental culture are selected for discussion in this paper. First, viewing the situation as a whole, starting out from the overall interest of the whole society. Second, attaching importance to family support to ensure the proper quality of life for older people, and the harmonious family relationship through mutual help. Third, respecting older people and honouring the worthy. Fourth, traditional medicine and keeping fit for survival and preserving good health. Fifth, education - especially moral and ethical education as highlighted in Oriental culture - is important to ensure a smooth development of an ageing society. Finally, the oriental traditional virtues of diligence, hard work and thrift should be maintained to meet the challenges of ageing. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991018215 A |
| Classmark | BG: TOB: TUT: 7D |
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