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With a growing elderly population and a critical shortage of caregivers, the Chinese community is moving away from traditional expectations of caregiving, especially as adult children live lives away from parents. Chinese seniors often struggle to find caregivers who can speak the language and attend to their needs. As a result, undocumented Chinese workers are increasingly entering the workforce to address the shortage of caregivers for older Chinese adults.

After being displaced by a fire, elderly Asian residents feel depressed and isolated as they struggle to access basic necessities in their temporary accommodation far from familiar surroundings. Alerted to their situation by a Red Cross first responder, local community organizations intervene to bridge gaps in direct services, creating a model for rapid response in the event of an emergency that jeopardizes the well-being of underserved Asian seniors in the Bay Area.

A legal case filed by a Korean-American woman against her company for wrongful termination after advocating against ageist language used by her coworkers reflected cultural attitudes and negative perceptions of older people in the work environment at some Korean companies. Experts emphasize the detrimental effects of age discrimination on mental health, causing feelings of inadequacy and identity loss.