EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IMPACTING OLDER REFUGEES IN THE UNITED STATES
2024
Issues Affecting Older Refugees in the U.S.
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Author Information
Author(s): Fields Noelle Chair, Owino Jonix Discussant
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The studies highlight the unique challenges faced by older refugees, including the need for tailored communication and the impact of socioeconomic status on cognitive difficulties.
Supporting Evidence
- Older refugees face higher risks for negative health and psychosocial outcomes.
- Linguistically and culturally tailored communication is crucial for older refugees during emergencies.
- The lived experiences of forced displacement affect the psychological measures used for refugees.
- Higher income does not protect older Bhutanese refugees from cognitive challenges.
Takeaway
Older refugees have special needs that can affect their health and happiness, and we need to understand their experiences better to help them.
Participant Demographics
Older refugees from various backgrounds, including Karen refugees from Burma and Bhutanese refugees.
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