This module reviews the demographics, history, health risks, traditional health views, and end-of-life issues of Japanese American elders. Thoughts to consider in assessment and treatment are also discussed. The module has been designed to use in conjunction with the Core Curriculum in Ethnogeriatrics.
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Hmong Americans
This module presents information on the health status and health care of elder Hmong-Americans. The module begins by providing historical background information of the Hmong including traditional health belief systems. We advance to a literature review on the small but growing body of work on the health status of elder Hmong-Americans.
Hispanic/Latino Americans
This module in the Ethnogeriatric Curriculum for Hispanic/Latino elders is designed to introduce health care trainees to important issues in the care of older Americans from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Included are: Explanations of the terms used to describe the populations Demographic data and sources of data available A review of mortality and morbidity data Background information […]
Filipino Americans
This module presents information that is available related to health status and health care of older adults from Filipino backgrounds in the US. It includes some background on the population and traditional health beliefs as well as important clinical considerations.
Chinese Americans
This module is designed to provide information to increase the health care provider’s awareness of specific cultural, racial, ethnic, and tribal influences on health and health care of the older American Indian. World view, life experiences, and the cultural context in which today’s American Indian elderly live are described as it relates to health care. […]