Category Archives: International Perspective
International Perspective: Hidden Elders of Hong Kong
There is a perception in the West that Asian cultures respect their elders and care for them in extended family living situations. While there is some truth to that assumption, reality does not always conform to our expectations. China Daily.com has just published … Continue reading
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Designing Better Cars for Seniors
Two interesting articles about how car design and safety features are being enhanced to accomodate senior drivers: From The West Australian: “The Japanese reverence for their elders is evident in smart Toyota technology aimed at making senior road-users safer.” Much more in … Continue reading
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Intergenerational Learning in Australia
A fascinating article on “The Australian” website explains the efforts one community to ensure that the education of their children includes teaching traditional skills: hunting, painting, kinship ties and the clan totems of the indigenous culture. The key has been to involve … Continue reading
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