Getting older is difficult enough without doing it in a second language. Being of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, for many seniors in Western Australia, ageing in a new country might involve accessing aged care services in a language other than their mother tongue, not having access to food from home and gradually losing contact with people in their home language or culture. AfCAS, the Association for Culturally Appropriate Services, is here to fill t
Choosing aged care for a parent can raise a difficult question: Will they still feel like themselves once they receive care? For CALD seniors, culturally appropriate care means more than meeting medical needs. It means understanding what matters to the individual and making sure those needs are reflected in everyday care. Language should not become a barrier A senior should be able to explain their needs, understand their care, and communicate important decisions in a langua
