| Integrating Haitian older adults into a senior center in Florida. | |
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PMID: 18183744 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The purpose of this article is to describe a project integrating Haitian older adults into a county senior center in Florida. This experience depicts the challenges faced by recently immigrated older adults in attempting to become part of a new community in a foreign country. Cultural issues, language barriers, transportation difficulties, and stereotypes were obstacles that had to be overcome to successfully welcome this new group and allow them to participate in the activities provided at the senior center. Implications for nurses include understanding cultural differences that are barriers for older adults attempting to access community services. |
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Authors:
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Ruth G McCaffrey |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of gerontological nursing Volume: 33 ISSN: 0098-9134 ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol Nurs Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-10 Completed Date: 2008-02-27 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510258 Medline TA: J Gerontol Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-8 Citation Subset: N |
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Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA. rmccaffr@fau.edu |
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Aged Cultural Characteristics* Florida Haiti / ethnology Humans Leisure Activities* Nursing Social Work / organization & administration* |
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